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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission : With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the select lever button : Shift while pressing the select lever button in. : Shift without pressing the select lever button. The select lever has four positions, “P”, “R”, “N”, “D” and it also has an “M” gate. NOTE In order to protect the engine while the “P” or “N” position, the engine is controlled so ! P (Park) When you park the vehicle, first apply the “P” position. Do not hold the vehicle with only To shift the select lever from the “P” position to any other position, you should “N” to “R” position, stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to “R” position while pressing the select lever button in. When the ignition switch has been turned “OFF” position, movement of the select lever from the “N” to “R” position is possible for a limited time period by “Shift lock function” F7-18. ! N (Neutral) Avoid coasting with the transmission in WARNING Do not drive the vehicle with the “N” (neutral) position. Engine braking has no NOTE If the select lever is in the “N” position when you stop the hybrid system for “R” and “P” positions. If this happens, turn the “ON” position. You will then be able to move the select “P” position. 7-16 |