Selector Lever Position Functions
Selector Lever Operation
Selector Lever Operation
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Indication |
Various Lockouts |
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Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The power switch must be switched ON). |
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Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position. |
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Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift. |
When operating the selector lever, shift the selector lever with the brake pedal firmly depressed and the vehicle completely stopped:
If the selector lever is operated while the vehicle is moving, it could result in a serious accident and injury.
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Prevention of mis-operation
When operating the selector lever, firmly shift to each shift position to prevent a mis-operation. After the operation, check the shift position using the shift position indication in the instrument cluster.
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Depress the brake pedal before operating the selector lever
When shifting the selector lever from the P position, shifting may not be possible if the brake pedal is depressed with the selector lever pressed. Depress the brake pedal before operating the selector lever.
The AUTO P (parking lock) function
While the vehicle is stopped, the shift position changes to the P position automatically in the following cases.
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With the selector lever in a position other than P, the power switch is switched from ON to OFF.
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With the selector lever in the D or R position, the driver’s seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
When the AUTO P (parking lock) function operates, only the shift position changes to the P position automatically. The shift position indication in the instrument cluster will differ from the selector lever position because the selector lever position does not change. Check the shift position indication in the instrument cluster and shift the selector lever to the P position.
Neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode)
When in neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode), a condition is maintained for about 25 minutes in which the power switch is switched to ACC, the shift position is in the N position, and the parking brake is released.
Use this mode when it is necessary to release the parking brake and change the shift position to the N position, such as in an automatic car wash that moves the vehicle by placing the front and rear tires on one side of the vehicle on a belt conveyor.
Operating neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode)
Perform any of the following operations when the selector lever is in the N position with the power switch switched ON (EV system on).
Operation method 1
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Press the power switch with the brake pedal depressed to start the EV system.
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Release the parking brake.
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Shift the selector lever to the N position.
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Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
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Press the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch continuously for 2 seconds or longer (until a sound is activated).
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Release the EPB switch and press the power switch within 5 seconds after the sound was activated.
Operation method 2
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Press the power switch with the brake pedal depressed to start the EV system.
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Release the parking brake.
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Shift the selector lever to the N position.
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Turn off the AUTOHOLD.
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Press the power switch with the EPB switch pressed and held while the brake pedal is not depressed.
When the selector lever is shifted from the N position to the D or R position while neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode) is operating, a message is displayed on the multi-information display and the warning beep is activated.
Canceling neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode)
If any of the following operations is performed, neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode) is canceled.
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Switch the power switch ON.
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The selector lever is shifted to the P position.
Neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode) is canceled automatically after about 25 minutes have passed since it was operated, and the power switch is switched OFF.
At this time, the AUTO P (parking lock) function operates and the shift position changes to the P position.
Shift position restrictions
If you do any of the following operations, the shift position selection is restricted for the purpose of safety.
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Shift position before operation |
Operation/driving conditions |
Selector lever operation |
Shift position after operation |
Action |
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N |
The brake pedal is not depressed while the vehicle is stopped. |
Shift to R or D position |
N*1 |
Release accelerator pedal and depress brake pedal. Shift position changes to R or D. |
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The accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is stopped. |
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R/D |
While driving (vehicle speed of about 5 km/h (4 mph) or faster) |
Shift to P position |
N |
Method 1 for resolving problem Depress brake pedal so that vehicle speed is less than about 5 km/h (3 mph). Shift position changes to P. Method 2 for resolving problem Return selector lever to position (R or D) before operating it. Shift position changes to position before operating selector lever. |
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R |
While driving in reverse (vehicle speed of about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster) |
Shift to D position |
N |
Method 1 for resolving problem Depress brake pedal so that vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6.2 mph). Shift position changes to D. Method 2 for resolving problem Return selector lever to position (R) before operating it. Shift position changes to position before operating selector lever. |
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D |
While driving forward (vehicle speed of about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster) |
Shift to R position |
N |
Method 1 for resolving problem Depress brake pedal so that vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6.2 mph). Shift position changes to R. Method 2 for resolving problem Return selector lever to position (D) before operating it. Shift position changes to position before operating selector lever. |
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The parking brake is applied automatically.
