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4-2. Driving procedures
Shift position purpose
Shift position
Objective or function
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
Reversing
P
R
N
D
S
B
Neutral
Normal driving*
Engine braking
Maximum engine braking
*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for
normal driving.
Eco drive mode (if equipped)
4
Press the switch.
Suitable for enhancing the fuel
economy, because the torque cor-
responding to the accelerator
pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is
in normal conditions and the oper-
ation of the air conditioning system
(heating/cooling) will be minimized.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
■When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while downshifting to S because
cruise control will not be canceled. (P. 197)
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 527
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
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