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7-20 Starting and operating
When the ignition switch has been turned
to the “LOCK” position, movement of the
select lever from the “N” to “R” position is
possible for a limited time period by
depressing the brake pedal, and then it
becomes impossible. For details, refer to
“Shift lock function” F7-22.
! N (Neutral)
This position is for restarting a stalled
engine. In this position, the transmission is
neutral, meaning that the wheels and
transmission are not locked. Therefore,
the vehicle will roll freely, even on the
slightest incline unless the parking brake
or foot brake is applied.
Avoid coasting with the transmission in
neutral. Engine braking has no effect in
this condition.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the
select lever in the “N” (neutral)
position. Engine braking has no
effect in this condition and the risk
of an accident is consequently in-
creased.
NOTE
If the select lever is in the “N” position
when you stop the engine for parking,
you may not subsequently be able to
move it to the “R” and “P” positions. If
this happens, turn the ignition switch to
the “ON” position. You will then be able
to move the select lever to the “P”
position.
! D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving. The
transmission shifts automatically and con-
tinuously into a suitable gear according to
the vehicle speed and the acceleration
you require. Also, while driving up and
down a hill, the transmission assists and
controls the driving performance and
engine braking while corresponding to
the road grade.
When more acceleration is required in the
“D” position, depress the acceler ator
pedal fully to the floor and hold that
position. The transmission will automati-
cally downshift. When you release the
pedal, the transmission will return to the
original gear position.
In a vehicle equipped with manual mode, if
the shift paddle behind the steering wheel
is oper ated whi le dri ving in the “D”
position, the transmission will temporarily
switch to the manual mode. When this
occurs, you can use the shift paddle to
change to any gear position. For details
about the manual mode, refer to “Selec-
tion of manual mode ” F7-20. Once the
vehicle speed stabilizes, the transmission
will switch from the manual mode back to
the “D” position for normal driving.
& Selection of manual mode (if
equipped)
With the vehicle either moving or station-
ary, move the select lever from the “D”
position to the “M” position to select the
manual mode.
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