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When the gearshift is in D position, press the
ECO button, and the transmission will
automatically select the best transmission
ratio to provide the best fuel consumption and
emission.
Warnings
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Do not press the accelerator pedal
while shifting from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or
L (Low). Always press the brake pedal
until shifting is completed. Failure to
do so could cause you to lose control
and have an accident.
Ÿ
Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
Ÿ
roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
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Never shift to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward, and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is
reversing. This could cause an
accident or damage the transmission.
Ÿ
Except in an emergency, do not shift
to the N (Neutral) position while
d r i v i n g . C o a s t i n g w i t h t h e
transmission in the N (Neutral)
position may cause serious damage
to the transmission.
DRIVING AND CONTROLS
Gear Display
The gear information is shown on the
instrument panel cluster display.
Vehicle Start
When the engine starts and a required gear is
switched to, the vehicle will start and move
automatically and slowly after the hand brake
and brake pedal are released.
Hill-start Control
The electronic parking brake (EPB) systemcan
help you to start the vehicle on a ramp. When
stopping the vehicle on a slope, please pull the
hand brake and fasten the seat belt.
When preparing to start, depress the brake
pedal and engage the required gear (D/R gear),
release the brake pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal. Then the EPB system will
automatically function and the vehicle starts
running smoothly. See Electric Parking Brake
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