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Shifting

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Driving

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Shift Operation

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Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change the shift position from 

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D

 to 

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R

and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the 
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come 
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.

Use the shift position indicator to check the lever 
position before pulling away.

If the transmission system indicator blinks when 
driving, in any shift position, there is a problem with 
the transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission 
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine 
speeds in or over the tachometer’s red zone (engine 
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a 
slight jolt.

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the 
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release 
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.

When shifting positions in extremely low 
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short 
delay before the shift position is displayed. Always 
confirm you are in the correct shift position before 
driving.

Shift Position Indicator
(Transmission System 
Indicator)

Depress the brake pedal and press the shift lever release 
button to shift.

Shift without pressing the shift lever release button.

Press the shift lever release button and shift.

Tachometer’s red zone