Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Shift Lever*
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Low (L): Used for stronger engine power and braking when driving in hilly terrain.
D4: Press the D4 button when the shift lever is in Drive. Used for going up or down hills or towing a trailer in hilly terrain.
Release button
D4 button
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal pressed. Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete stop or while pressing the accelerator pedal can damage the transmission.
*if equipped
Electronic Gear Selector*
Park (P): Used for parking or starting or turning off the vehicle. Press P with the brake pedal pressed. A red indicator appears.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing. Pull back R. A green indicator appears.
Neutral (N): Used for idling. Press N. A red indicator appears.
Drive (D/S): Used for normal driving (D) or driving in sequential mode (S) (see "Shifting"). Press D/S once for normal driving. Press D/S twice for sequential mode driving. A green indicator appears. Make sure the parking brake is released (see "Braking").
The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirming that Park is engaged. Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have confirmed that P is shown on the gear position indicator.
When you change from D to R and vice versa, press the brake pedal and come to a complete stop, then select the intended gear position while maintaining brake pressure.
Auto park mode
When the driver's door is opened, Park (P) is automatically selected when all of the following conditions are met:
• The vehicle is stationary with the engine running or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h) or slower.
• The driver's seatbelt is unbuckled.
• The transmission is in a gear other than Park (P).
Car wash mode
If you are driving through a conveyor-style car wash where you or the attendant do not remain in the vehicle, follow these steps while the engine is on:
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Press and release N (Neutral).
- Press and hold N again for two seconds. The engine remains on and the transmission remains in Neutral. To turn off the engine, but keep the transmission in Neutral, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The transmission remains in Neutral for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, the gear position changes to Park (P) and the vehicle turns off.
*if equipped
Sequential Mode*
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from the steering wheel.
M indicator/gear position indicator
When the transmission is in D: Press D/S once. The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode momentarily, and the gear selection indicator comes on. When you start traveling at a constant speed, sequential mode and the gear position indicator automatically go off.
When the transmission is in S: Press D/S twice. The vehicle goes into sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator and gear selection indicator come on. Use the paddle shifters to change gears.
To cancel this mode, hold the + paddle shifter for two seconds or press D/S again. The M indicator and gear selection indicator go off.
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