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4-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
Hybrid transmission
While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever
with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
*
1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
*
2
: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating
forces and engine braking forces.
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose
Shift position Purpose/function
P Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
R Reversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
D Normal driving*
1
S S mode driving*
2
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