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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
80SS5-01E
M (manual mode)
(models with manual mode)
Use this position for driving in the manual
mode. Refer to “Manual mode” later in this
section for details on how to use the man-
ual mode.
NOTE:
If you move the gearshift lever to a lower
gear while driving faster than the maximum
allowable speed for the lower gear, the
transmission will not actually downshift
until your speed drops below the maximum
speed for the lower gear.
NOTE:
When you shift the gearshift lever into “P”
and stop the engine before depressing the
parking brake pedal, if you try to restart the
engine and shift the gearshift lever into the
position other than “P”, it may reduce gear-
shift lever capability, or unusual sound and
shock may occur. However, this is not
abnormal.
S (sport) mode
(models with S (sport) mode)
The sport mode is suitable for the following
driving conditions:
• Driving on hilly, winding roads
– You can drive more smoothly with less
frequent gear changing
• Going down a steep hill
– Some engine braking is provided
CAUTION
For the vehicles with the keyless
push start system, if you cannot
press the engine switch firmly, the
engine may not start.
Even if you shift the gearshift lever
into “R” or “D” position without the
engine running, the vehicle does not
move.
If you try to move your vehicle under
the above-mentioned condition, the
vehicle may move in unexpected
directions on a slope, etc. This may
cause an accident. When starting the
engine, press the engine switch
firmly. Also, make sure that the
engine is running by checking engine
sound or warning and indicator
lights.
NOTICE
Be sure to take the following precau-
tions to help avoid damage to the
CVT:
• Make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stationary before shifting
into “P” or “R”.
• Do not shift from “P” or “N” to “R”,
“D”, “M” or “L” when the engine is
running above idle speed.
• Do not rev the engine with the
transmission in a drive position
(“R”, “D”, “M” or “L”) and the front
wheels not moving.
• Do not use the accelerator to hold
the vehicle on a hill. Use the vehi-
cle’s brakes.
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