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N: NEUTRAL POSITION
No power is transferred in this position.
At this position, the engine does not transfer power to the
wheels and the vehicle will not move on a flat road. However,
for safety, apply the brake when the gear is in this position.
To shift into “D” or “R” position from “N” position after stop-
ping the vehicle, you have to depress the brake pedal.
• If you have to stop on a hill and would like to use this neutral
position, depress the brake pedal firmly.
• Never attempt to move the gear selector lever to
“N” when the
vehicle is in motion.
• Never shift into
“N” from the “D” position or vice versa when
the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
R: REVERSE POSITION
• Never shift into “R” when the vehicle is moving.
• Please note that the vehicle may slowly move rearward when
the selector lever is at “R”.
WARNING
Use this position to reverse the vehicle.
To shift into
“R” from “P” or “N”, completely stop the ve-
hicle and depress the brake pedal. When the selector lever
is in
“R”, and parking aid system will be activated (optional
(If equipped)).
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