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vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when
exiting the vehicle in P (Park).
● Auto Park Brake: if the vehicle speed is below 2 mph
(3 km/h), the EPB will automatically engage when
the transmission is in P (Park) position.
WARNING!
the key is removed, the transmission is locked
in PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
When parking on flat surfaces, you can first shift the
transmission to P (Park) and then apply the parking
brake.
● Safe Hold: automatically engages the EPB if the
vehicle is left unsecured while the ignition is in ON/
RUN. The parking brake will automatically engage if
all of the following conditions are met:
● When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
ignition key and lock your vehicle.
When parking on sloping roads, apply the parking brake
before shifting the transmission to P (Park). For added
safety, turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
● Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the transmission range buttons.
○ The vehicle is at a standstill.
NOTE:
○ There is no attempt to press the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal.
Refer to the gear position shownon the instrument
panel display and check that it indicates P (Park).
○ The seat belt is unbuckled.
○ The driver door is open.
NOTE:
● Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
the park brake. Always apply the park brake fully
when exiting the vehicle to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.
● Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle
(or in a location accessible to children). A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
SINGLE SPEED TRANSMISSION
Your vehicle uses a Single-Speed Transmission to direct
the output from the electric motor. The single-speed
transmission is operated using push-buttons instead
of a traditional gear selector. The push-buttons are
located on the lower dashboard.
● Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if
it is not in PARK. Check by trying to move the gear
selector out of PARK with the brake pedal released.
GEAR RANGES
Push the desired button to shift into gear.
Make sure the transmission is in PARK before exiting
the vehicle.
NOTE:
WARNING!
● It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal.
The vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift the transmission
into gear when your foot is firmly pressing the brake
pedal.
● The brake pedal must be depressed to select a
transmission gear.
● Only place the transmission into gear when your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
● After selecting any gear, wait a moment to allow the
selected gear to engage before accelerating.
● Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the vehicle is
in “READY” mode. Before exiting a vehicle, always
apply the parking brake, shift the transmission
into PARK, and remove the ignition key. Once
P (Park)
The P (Park) selection supplements the parking brake
by locking the transmission. The vehicle can be started
in this range. Never attempt to use P (Park) while the
● Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
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