DRIVE THE VEHICLE
Gear Information
Coasting in N gear is forbidden when the
Depress the brake pedal and push the shift knob
forward to the end and the vehicle goes into reverse
gear.
vehicle is running.
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N : Neutral
Select this gear when the vehicle is stationary and the
power system is running for a long time (for example,
waiting for traffic lights).
During driving, do not move the shift lever
from D to R or P position, otherwise the
severe damage to electric drive unit or
dangerous accident may occur.
With the vehicle in P gear, depress the brake pedal, push
the knob backward to the first non-steady state position
and the vehicle will shift into Neutral gear.
With the vehicle in D gear, push the knob forward to
the first non-steady state position and the vehicle will
shift into Neutral gear.
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P : Park
When the shift lever is in this position, the transmission
will be mechanically locked. Use this gear when the
vehicle is stationary.
Press the P button and the vehicle will shift into Park
gear.
With the vehicle in R gear, push the knob backward to
the first non-steady state position and the vehicle will
shift into Neutral gear.
Note: Turn off the Start switch and the vehicle will
automatically shift into P gear.
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D : Drive
Note: With the brake pedal released, the driver
seat belt unfastened and the driver's door open, the
vehicle will shift to P gear automatically.
This is used for normal driving and will allow automatic
selection of Drive gear depending on vehicle speed and
accelerator pedal position.
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R : Reverse
With the vehicle in P gear, depress the brake pedal, push
the shift knob backward to the end and the vehicle will
shift into Drive gear.
Select this gear only when the vehicle is stationary and
the driver has the intention to drive backwards.
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