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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
When you shift the gearshift lever into “P”
and stop the engine before pulling the
parking brake lever, 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.
4) Press the engine switch to change
the ignition mode to “LOCK” (OFF).
Reversing the Vehicle
Correct posture of driving
When driving the vehicle in reverse, your
body’s posture will become twisted, mak-
ing it difficult to depress the pedals cor-
rectly. Ensure that you are able to maintain
proper contact and pressure on the brake
pedal and the accelerator pedal while
operating the vehicle.
When repeating forward and reverse
movements
When repeating forward and reverse
movements while parking in a garage, etc.,
depress the brake pedal to stop com-
pletely, then operate the gearshift lever,
and check the gearshift lever position/gear
position indicator in the instrument cluster
to confirm your selection of “D” for forward
movement or “R” for reverse movement.
NOTE:
When repeating forward and reverse
movements, you may forget that the gear-
shift lever is in “R”. Shortly after reversing
the vehicle, shift the gearshift lever from
“R” to “N”.
Other Points to be Noted
When moving the vehicle in short dis-
tance
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Even when moving the vehicle only in
short distance, maintain correct driving
posture to ensure proper contact and pres-
sure on the brake pedal and the accelera-
tor pedal.
When stopping the vehicle
CAUTION
If you allow the vehicle to move
backward by coasting while the
gearshift lever is in a forward-driv-
ing position (“D”, “L” or “M”), or
allow it to move forward by coast-
ing while in a reverse-driving posi-
tion (“R”), the engine could stall,
reducing braking and steering
capability and possibly resulting in
an accident. Also, this could cause
a malfunction of the vehicle.
When driving the vehicle on slopes,
do not perform the above-men-
tioned operations.
NOTICE
If you shift the gearshift lever into “P”
even while the vehicle is slightly in
motion, the automatic transmission
will be damaged.
Do not shift the gearshift lever into
“P” even while the vehicle is slightly
in motion.
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