Selector Lever
Warning and Cautions for Using the Selector Lever
Always apply the parking brake when the selector lever is in the P position.
When parking the vehicle, only shifting the selector lever to the P position is dangerous as the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident.
Do not move the selector lever from the N or P position while the engine speed is high.
Otherwise, the vehicle will move suddenly which could lead to an unexpected accident.
When operating the selector lever, shift the selector lever with the brake pedal firmly depressed and the vehicle completely stopped.
Operating the selector lever while the vehicle is moving could lead to an unexpected accident.
Do not shift the selector lever with the accelerator pedal depressed when the selector lever is in the P or N position.
Always operate the selector lever with the brake pedal depressed when the selector lever is in the P or N position. Otherwise, the vehicle will suddenly accelerate which could lead to an accident.
Do not shift the selector lever to the N position while driving.
Otherwise, it could result in the loss of the engine braking power and cause an accident.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily while the vehicle is stopped.
If the accelerator pedal is mistakenly depressed when the selector lever is in a position other than the P or N position, the vehicle could suddenly accelerate resulting in an accident.
After stopping the vehicle, check the shift position indication in the instrument cluster before re-accelerating.
If the vehicle were to move unexpectedly, it could lead to an accident.
Do not allow the vehicle to move in reverse on an upslope while the selector lever is in forward drive, or move forward on a downslope while the selector lever is in reverse drive.
Otherwise, the engine could stop, making the steering wheel difficult to control, which could result in an accident.
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When visually checking at the rear of the vehicle while reversing the vehicle, your body twists around to the rear. Be careful and make sure that the brake pedal can be firmly depressed.
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Completely stop the vehicle before shifting the selector lever to the P position. If the selector lever is shifted to P position before the vehicle is completely stopped, unnecessary force will be applied to the transmission which could cause damage.
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On roads with high driving resistance such as deep-snowy or sandy roads, or on steep slopes, a high load is applied to the transmission, causing excessive heat generation. Under these driving conditions, pay attention to the following points.
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Stop and hold the vehicle on a steep slope with the brake pedal, not the accelerator pedal. Do not use the accelerator pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
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Avoid using the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal at the same time.
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Start driving the vehicle in the D or R position according to the direction of travel (avoid starting in manual mode).
If you do not follow the above precautions, the transmission may overheat.
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How to Use the Selector Lever
Operating the Selector Lever
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Start the engine.
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Operate the selector lever.
Selector lever operation
Operation condition
Shift from P position to R position
Depress the brake pedal and press the selector lever button to operate.
Shift from R position to N position
Shift the lever without pressing the selector lever button.
Shift from N position to D position
Shift from D position to M position
Shift from M position to D position
Shift from D position to N position
Shift from N position to R position
Press the selector lever button to shift the lever.
Shift from R position to P position
The shift indicator turns on at the same position as the shift position displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Selector lever button
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Shift indicator
The shift position is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Using Manual Shift Mode
Shift the selector lever from the D to the M position.
The gear position can be switched manually in manual shift mode.
The manual shift mode indication and the gear position are displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shifting up
Shifting down
When fully depressing the accelerator pedal even while in manual mode, the transmission kicks down, but it does not kick down while the Traction Control System (TCS)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is turned off. However, if the vehicle is continuously driven at a high rpm, the gears may automatically shift up to protect the engine.
Canceling Manual Shift Mode
Shift the selector lever from the M to the D position.
Manual shift mode is canceled.
Shift gear (shifting) speed limit
The gear is shifted when the steering shift switches are operated within the speed limit ranges.
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1st gear
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2nd gear
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3rd gear
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4th gear
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5th gear
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6th gear
When shifting down is not possible depending on the vehicle speed, the gear position indication displayed in the instrument cluster flashes 2 times.
Using Second Gear Fixed Mode
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Shift the selector lever from the D to the M position.
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Drive the vehicle at a speed of 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or slower.
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Operate the selector lever to the (+) side and shift to 2nd gear.
Second gear fixed mode is activated.
Canceling Second Gear Fixed Mode
Operate the selector lever to a gear other than 2nd gear.
Second gear fixed mode is canceled.
