Selector Lever
Warning and Cautions for Using the Selector Lever
Do not shift the selector lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Otherwise, the vehicle will suddenly accelerate which could lead to an accident.
Perform selector lever operations with the brake pedal firmly depressed and the vehicle completely stopped.
After stopping the vehicle, make sure that you are aware of the selector lever position before re-accelerating.
If the vehicle were to move in the unintended direction, it could lead to an accident.
After stopping the vehicle, check the selector lever position with the shift indicator before depressing the accelerator pedal.
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 will stop, causing the loss of the power brake and power steering functions, and make it difficult to control the vehicle which could result in an accident.
Switch the selector lever position appropriately according to the direction in which you want to move the vehicle.
When parking the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the P position, apply the parking brake, and do not leave the engine running.
If the vehicle is parked with only the parking brake applied or with only the selector lever in the P position, the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident.
When parking the vehicle, shift the selector lever to the P position, apply the parking brake, and then stop the stop the engine.
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When reversing the vehicle and looking over your shoulder to check the rear, be careful and make sure the brake pedal can be firmly depressed as your driving posture will have changed.
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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. In addition, it could damage the transmission.
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Completely stop the vehicle before shifting the selector lever to the P position.
If the selector lever is shifted to the P position before the vehicle is completely stopped, unnecessary force will be applied to the transmission which could cause damage.
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Avoid using the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal at the same time.
The transmission could overheat and lead to 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. If the transmission is close to overheating, the output will be limited, which could lead to an accident.
Therefore, drive the vehicle paying 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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Start driving the vehicle in the D or R position according to the direction of travel (avoid starting in manual mode).
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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 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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Shift position restrictions
The shift position changes to the N position for safety when the following operations are performed.
Once action is taken, the selector lever position and the shift position become the same.
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When the brake pedal is not depressed or the accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is stopped, the selector lever is shifted from the N position to the R or D position.*1 |
Release your foot from the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal. |
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When the vehicle speed is 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster, the selector lever is shifted from the R or D position to the P position. |
(Action 1) Reduce the vehicle speed to less than 5 km/h (3 mph). (Action 2) Shift the selector lever to the prior operation position (R or D position). |
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When the vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6.2 mph) faster, the selector lever is shifted from the R position to the D position, or from the D position to the R position. |
(Action 1) Reduce the vehicle speed to less than 10 km/h (6.2 mph). (Action 2) Shift the selector lever to the prior operation position (R or D position). |
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The parking brake is applied automatically.
Shift guide indication
In the following cases, the shift position is displayed in the instrument cluster even if the vehicle power is in a position other than ON.
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The AUTO P (parking lock) function is operating.
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Neutral hold mode is operating.
When the shift position and the selector lever position differ, the shift position and the selector lever position are displayed.
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Selector lever position
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Shift position
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If the selector lever cannot be shifted from the P position, the lead-acid battery could be depleted.
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When the selector lever is shifted from the N position to the D/R position without depressing the brake pedal, the shift position and the selector lever position differ, however, the shift guide indication is not displayed.
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When the vehicle power is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the shift guide indication displayed after operating the AUTO P (parking lock) function turns on for a certain period of time and then it turns off.
Operating the AUTO P (Parking Lock) Function
Meet the following conditions while the vehicle is stopped.
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Switch the vehicle power from ON to OFF.
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Unfasten the driver's seat belt and open the driver's door while the shift position is in the D/R position.
The AUTO P (parking lock) function operates and the shift position automatically changes to P.
When the AUTO P (parking lock) function operates, only the transmission 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.
Convenient Ways to Use the Selector Lever
Using Neutral Hold Mode
When in neutral hold mode, a condition is maintained for about 25 minutes in which the vehicle power 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.
Neutral Hold Mode activation method 1
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Start the engine.
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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 until a sound is activated.
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Press the push button start immediately after the sound is activated.
Neutral hold mode operates.
Make sure that N is displayed on the shift position indication in the instrument cluster.
Neutral Hold Mode activation method 2
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Start the engine.
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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 push button start while pressing the electric parking brake (EPB) switch.
Neutral hold mode operates.
Make sure that N is displayed on the shift position indication in the instrument cluster.
Canceling Neutral Hold Mode
If any of the following operations is performed, neutral hold mode is canceled.
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Switch the vehicle power ON.
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Shift the selector lever to the P position.
Neutral hold mode is canceled automatically after about 25 minutes have passed since it was operated, and the vehicle power is switched OFF. At this time, the AUTO P (parking lock) function operates and the shift position changes to the P position.
