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CAUTION
• Do not slide the shift lever while
pushing the P (Park) position switch.
This may damage the electric motor.
• When switching to the preferred po-
sition by operating the shift lever,
check that the shift lever returns to
the central position by releasing your
hand from the lever. Holding the shift
lever in a mid-way position may also
damage the shift control system.
• Do not operate the shift lever while
the accelerator pedal is depressed,
except when switching to the B
mode. This may cause a sudden start
which could result in an accident.
• The following operations are not al-
lowed because excessive force
would be applied to the traction mo-
tor and this may result in damage to
the vehicle:
–
Moving the shift lever to the R (Re-
verse) position when driving for ward
– Moving the shift lever to the D
(Drive) position when reversing
• If these operations are attempted, a
chime sounds and the vehicle shifts
to the N (Neutral) position.
P (Park)
Use this shift position when the vehicle is
parked or when placing the vehicle in the
READY to drive position. Make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped. In order to
switch to the P (Park) position, push the P
(Park) position switch as shown in the
illustration above once the vehicle has
come to a complete stop. If the P (Park)
position switch is pushed while the ve-
hicle is in motion, a chime sounds and
the current shift position is maintained.
After switching to the P (Park) position, ap-
ply the parking brake. When parking on a
hill, apply the parking brake first while keep-
ing the foot brake pedal depressed then
push the P (Park) position switch and place
the vehicle in the P (Park) position. For ad-
ditional information, see “Parking brake”
(P. 5-18).
NOTE:
• While the vehicle is stationary, if the
shift position is placed in any position
other than the P (Park) position when
the power switch is set to OFF, it will
automatically switch to the P (Park)
position.
• If the P (Park) position switch is pushed
while sliding the shift lever, the shift
position will not switch to the P (Park)
position. When pushing the P (Park)
position switch be sure to first allow
the shift lever to return to its center
position.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to back up. Make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position. If the ve-
hicle is placed in the D (Drive) position
while reversing,the chime will sound and
the vehicle will switch into the N (Neutral)
position.
LSD2836
Starting and driving 5-17
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