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SC PE CAN (ENG) 5.QXP
10/23/2020
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
transmission if you shift into R
while the vehicle is in motion,
except as explained in "Rocking
the vehicle" in this chapter.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or service brakes
are applied.
WARNING
Do not drive with the shift lever
in N (Neutral).
The engine brake may not work,
which may lead to an accident.
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-Parking in N (Neutral) gear
Follow the steps below when parking
if you want the vehicle to move when
pushed.
1.After parking your vehicle, step on
the brake pedal and move the shift
lever to "P" with the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button in
"ON" or while the engine is running.
2.If the parking brake is applied
unlock the parking brake.
3.While pressing the brake pedal,
turn the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button "OFF".
- For smart key equipped vehicles,
the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button can be
moved to "OFF" only when the
shift lever is in "P".
4.Change the gear shift lever to "N"
(Neutral) while pressing the brake
pedal and pushing "SHIFT LOCK
RELEASE" button or inserting, a
tool (e.g. flathead screw-driver) into
the "SHIFT LOCK RELEASE"
access hole at the same time. Then,
the vehicle will move when external
force is applied.
Driving your vehicle
WARNING
• With the exception of parking
in neutral gear, always park
the vehicle in "P" (Park) for
safety and engage the parking
brake.
• Before parking in "N" (Neutral)
gear, first make sure the park-
ing ground is level and flat. Do
not park in "N" gear on any
slopes or gradients.
If parked and left in "N", the
vehicle may move and cause
serious damage and injury.
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