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5-14 Starting and driving
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, press the P position
switch as shown in the illustration above
once the vehicle has come to a complete
stop. If the P position switch is pressed
while the vehicle is in motion, a chime
sounds and the current shift position is
maintained. After switching to the P (Park)
position, apply the parking brake. When parking
on a hill, apply the parking brake first while
keeping the foot brake pedal depressed then
push the P position switch and place the vehicle
in the P (Park) position. See “Electric parking
brake” later in this section.
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 position switch is pressed while
sliding the selector lever, the shift
position will not switch to the P (Park)
position. When pressing the P position
switch be sure to first allow the selec-
tor 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 vehicle is
placed in the D (Drive) position while
reversing, the chime will sound and the
vehicle will switch into the N (Neutral)
position.
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The vehicle can be placed in READY to drive
position in this position.
Do not shift to the N (Neutral) position while
driving. The regenerative brake system does not
operate in the N (Neutral) position. However, the
vehicle brakes will still stop the car.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving. If
the vehicle is placed in the D (Drive)
position while reversing, the chime will
sound and the vehicle will switch into the N
(Neutral) position.
ECO:
Use ECO in order to help extend the driving
range.
In comparison to the D (Drive) position, ECO
consumes less power for the traction motor and
heater and air conditioner operations and
enables the range of the vehicle to be extended.
ECO can only be selected from the D
(Drive) position.
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