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shift only).
When it is necessary to protect the
engine or automatic transmission
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is low, the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature is high or low,
or other reasons.
Downshifting restriction warning
■
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
Keeping the shift position in N
without activating the automatic
P position selection function
By performing the following opera-
tion, the shift position can be held in
N until the shift position switches to
P without activating the automatic P
position selection function.
1
Operate the shift lever and change
the shift position to N when the
engine is running.
2
Return the shift lever to its regular
position (
).
3
Operate the shift lever to N and
hold it there until the buzzer
sounds.
4
Press the engine switch within 5
seconds after the buzzer sounds.
The engine stops with the shift position in
*
N
Make sure to check that the buzzer
sounds and "Holding N Push P Switch
4-2. Driving procedures
When Done" is displayed on the
multi-information display.
In order to shift to a position other
than N, first press the P position
switch to change the shift position to
P.
Make sure to operate the shift lever
with the engine is operating.If the
engine is not operating, it may not
be possible to hold the shift position
in N.
*
: To keep this state, do not operate the
engine switch. If the engine switch is
operated repeatedly, the engine switch
will turn off after the shift position has
automatically changed to P.
NOTICE
■
Keeping the shift position in N with-
out activating the automatic P posi-
tion selection function
Make sure that the engine is started.
If an operation is performed when the
engine is not started, the shift position
may change to P.
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