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RBDS functions
Programme Service (PS) function (station name
display function):
When an RBDS station is tune\f in with seek or \banual
tuning, the RBDS \fata is receive\f an\f the PS na\be is
\fisplaye\f.
FM-AM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD)
PLAYER AND NAVIGATION (if equippe\f)
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For \fetails, see the separately provi\fe\f Navigation
Owner’s Manual.
CD/USB MEMORY (if equippe\f) CARE AND
CLEANING
CD
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.Han\fle a \fisc by its e\fges. Never touch the
surface of the \fisc. Do not ben\f the \fisc.
. Always place the \fiscs in the storage case when
they are not being use\f.
. To clean a \fisc, wipe the surface fro\b the center
to the outer e\fge using a clean, soft cloth. Do not
wipe the \fisc using a circular \botion.
Do not use a conventional recor\f cleaner or
alcohol inten\fe\f for in\fustrial use.
. A new \fisc \bay be rough on the inner an\f outer
e\fges. Re\bove the rough e\fges by rubbing the
inner an\f outer e\fges with the si\fe of a pen or
pencil as illustrate\f.
USB \be\bory \fevice (if equippe\f)
.Do not touch the ter\binal portion of the USB
\be\bory \fevice.
. Do not place heavy objects on the USB \be\bory
\fevice.
. Do not store the USB \be\bory \fevice in highly
hu\bi\f locations.
. Do not expose the USB \be\bory \fevice to \firect
sunlight.
. Do not spill any liqui\fs on the USB \be\bory
\fevice.
Refer to the USB \be\bory \fevice Owner’s Manual for
the \fetails.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO
CONTROL (if equippe\f)
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JVH0005XType B1. SOURCE select s\fitch
2. V\blume c\bntr\bl s\fitch
3. Tuning s\fitch
The audi\b system can be \bperated using the c\bntr\bls
\bn the steering \fheel.
SOURCE select s\fitch
Push the SOURCE select s\fitch t\b change the m\bde
t\b available audi\b s\burce.
V\blume c\bntr\bl s\fitch
Push up \br d\b\fn the v\blume c\bntr\bl s\fitch t\b increase
\br decrease the v\blume.
Tuning s\fitch
Memory change (radio):
Push the tuning s\fitch f\br less than 1.5 sec\bnds t\b
change the next \br previ\bus radi\b preset.
SEEK tuning (radio):
Push the tuning s\fitch f\br m\bre than 1.5 sec\bnds t\b
seek the next \br previ\bus radi\b stati\bn. APS (Automatic Program Search) FF, APS REW
(CD):
Push the tuning s\fitch f\br less than 1.5 sec\bnds t\b
return t\b the beginning \bf the present pr\bgram \br skip
t\b the next pr\bgram. Push several times t\b skip back \br
skip thr\bugh pr\bgrams.
This system searches f\br the blank intervals bet\feen
selecti\bns. If there is a blank interval \fithin \bne
pr\bgram \br there is n\b interval bet\feen pr\bgrams,
the system may n\bt st\bp in the desired \br expected
l\bcati\bn.
Type A:
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The USB/AUX c\bnnect\br is \bn the l\b\fer center \bf the
instrument panel.
F\br details, see the separately pr\bvided Navigati\bn
O\fner’s Manual.
Type B:
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The USB/AUX c\bnnect\br is l\bcated \bn the instrument
panel. F\br details, see “USB mem\bry device \bperati\bn”
(P.4-50) , “iP\bd player \bperati\bn” (P.4-50) \br “Audi\b
main \bperati\bn” (P.4-47) .
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USB/AUX CONNECTOR (if
equipped)
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Edit
You can edit a name or phone number stored in the
phone book.\fction Screen display
\bush
button
;
Turn MENU/VOL dial
; EDIT N\fME
\bush ENTER
;*1
Turn MENU/VOL dial JOE
;
\bush ENTER
; JOE OK <@OK\f>
Turn MENU/VOL dial
;Focus on “Y” JOE <XYZ>
\bush ENTER
;*2*3 JOEY
\bush
for more than
1.5 seconds to go to main screen.
*1: \flternatively use the SE\fRCH mode to select the appropriate entry to edit.
— SE\fRCH appears on the display then push the ENTER button.
— Select the first character of the name then push the ENTER button.
— The name should be displayed. If necessary, turn the MENU/VOL dial to select the correct name.
*2: When the
button is pushed briefly, the
cursor will move one step backwards and the last character will be deleted. To delete all
characters push the
button for more than 1
second.
*3: If necessary, you can edit the telephone number. \ffter editing the name, select OK then push the
ENTER button to confirm and edit the number as
described for name editing.
Delete a name:
To delete a name (contact) from the phone book,
proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push the
button.
2. Turn the MENU/VOL dial then select the DELETE N\fME.
3. \bush the ENTER button.
4. Turn the MENU/VOL dial to the name that needs to be deleted then push the ENTER button.
5. The display will show DELETE? YES. If applicable, turn the MENU/VOL dial to select DELETE? NO.
6. The display will show the message DELETED.
The search mode can also be performed as follows:
1. Briefly push the
button.
2. SE\fRCH appears on the display then push the ENTER button.
3. Select the first character of the name then push the ENTER button.
4. The display will now show the name(s) beginning with the corresponding character. If necessary,
turn the MENU/VOL dial to select the correct
name.
5. \bush the ENTER button and the display will show DELETE? YES. If applicable, turn the MENU/VOL
dial to select DELETE? NO. 6. To confirm the selection, push the ENTER button.
Speed dial buttons:
\ffter entering the names and phone numbers, you can
assign the six preset buttons to the most frequently
dialled phone numbers.
1. \bush the
button.
2. Select the name by turning the MENU/VOL dial or using the search name mode.
3. Once found, push the assigned preset button until a confirmation beep is heard. The name and phone
number are now stored under that button.
Hands-free telephone control
The hands-free mode can be operated using the
telephone button controls on the audio unit or on the
steering wheel.
Initiating a call:
\f call can be initiated using one of the following
methods:
.redial
. phone book
. voice tag
. speed dial (preset buttons)
NOTE:
During the active call you can adjust the micro-
phone volume by briefly pushing the MENU
button then adjusting the volume by turning
the MENU/VOL dial within the value range of í2
to +2. To confirm the entry, briefly push the
ENTER or
button or wait for 10 seconds to
return to the active call main screen.
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Redial:
Use the redial mode to call the last num\fer that was
dialled.
1. \briefly push the
\futton.
2. Select REDIAL.
3. Push the ENTER or the
\futton to redial the
last num\fer.
Make a call from the phone book:
In order to dial a contact from the phone \fook, proceed
as follows:
1. Push the
\futton.
2. Turn the MENU/VOL dial and select the corre- spondent name.
3. Push the ENTER or the
\futton in order to dial
the num\fer.
Alternatively, you can use the search mode as follows:
1. \briefly push the
\futton.
2. SEARCH appears on the display then push the ENTER \futton.
3. Select the first character of the name then the ENTER \futton.
4. The name should \fe displayed. If necessary, turn the MENU/VOL dial to select the
correct name.
5. Push the ENTER or
\futton in order to dial the
num\fer.
Calling via voice tag:
If your mo\file phone supports voice recognition, it is
possi\fle to make a call via the voice tag instead of
manual selection, provided the name and num\fer of
your contact has \feen previously marked and stored in
the phone \fook of your mo\file phone. For details, see the mo\file phone manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
In order to dial via a voice tag, proceed as follows:
1. Push the
\futton for more than 2 seconds.
2. The display shows SPEAK NOW.
3. Give your voice tag. Say the voice tag clearly and normally in the
direction of the microphone (located near the map
light) .
4. If the voice tag is correct, the phone system will dial the corresponding num\fer.
Make a call via speed dial:
To make a speed dial call using one of the assigned
preset \futtons, proceed as follows:
1. \briefly push the
\futton.
2. Push the corresponding preset \futton (1-6) . Alternatively, you can select the corresponding
preset num\fer \fy turning the MENU/VOL dial
instead of pushing the preset \futton.
3. To confirm the selection, push the
\futton to
make the call.
Receiving a call
When receiving an incoming call, the display will show
the caller identification (or NO NUM\bER) and you can:
. answer the call \fy \friefly pushing the
\futton.
. end the call after the conversation \fy pushing the
\futton.
. reject the call \fy pushing the
\futton.
Steering wheel switch for \bluetoothŠ
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The hands-free mode can \fe operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
Volume control switch:
The volume control switch allows you to adjust the
volume of the speakers \fy pushing the + or í\futtons
*1.
Telephone button:
The
\futton*2allow you to:
. accept an incoming call \fy pushing the
\futton.
. reject an incoming call \fy pushing the
\futton
during the incoming call.
. end an active call \fy pushing the
\futton
once.
. redial the last outgoing call \fy pushing the
\futton twice.
. make a speed dial call \fy pushing the
\futton then push the scrolling (up/down) switch to
scroll through the preset \futtons for the stored
phone num\fers. To confirm the selection push the
\futton to make the call.
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Call lists:
A number from the dialled, received, or missed call lists
can also be used to ma\fe a call.
.Dialled calls
Use the dialled call mode to ma\fe a call \bhich is
based on the list of outgoing (dialled) calls.
. Received calls
Use the received call mode to ma\fe a call \bhich is
based on the list of received calls.
. Missed calls
Use the missed call mode to ma\fe a call \bhich is
based on the list of missed calls.
1. Push the
button, and select “Call Lists”.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial to scroll to an item, and push the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial to
select it.
3. Scroll to the preferred phone number and then push the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial, or push the
button to dial the number.
Receiving a call
When receiving an incoming call, the display \bill sho\b
the caller’s phone number (or a notification message
that the caller’s phone number cannot be sho\bn): .
Ans\ber the call by pushing the
button briefly,
or push the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial.
. End the call, after the conversation, by:
— Pushing the
button briefly again.
— Pushing the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial \bhen the “
” symbol is highlighted.
If “” is not highlighted, turn the TUNE/
MENU/ENTER dial to select “”, and push
the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial.
. Reject the call by selecting the “
” symbol on
the screen using the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial
and pushing the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial to
select it.
During a call:
During a call, by scrolling and pushing the TUNE/
MENU/ENTER dial, you can select the follo\bing
options:
. “
” — Use this item to enter numbers during a
call. For example, if directed by an automated
phone system to dial an extension number the
system \bill send the tone associated \bith the
selected number.
. “
” — Use this item (the transfer handset
command) to transfer the call from the audio
system to your cellular phone.
To transfer the call bac\f to hands-free via the
audio system, select “
”.
Steering \bheel s\bitch for hands-free phone
(if equipped)
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1. Volume control buttons
2. Phone end
button
3. Phone send
button
The hands-free mode can be operated using the
controls on the steering \bheel.
Volume control buttons:
The volume control buttons allo\b you to adjust the
volume of the spea\fers by pushing the + or - button.
Phone send/end button:
The
andbuttons can be used as follo\bs.
. Push the
button to accept an incoming call.
. Push the
button to reject an incoming call.
. Push the
button to end an active call.
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Driving your vehicle to fit the circumstances is essential
for your safety and comfort\f As a driver, you should be
the one \bho kno\bs best ho\b to drive in the given
circumstances\f
ENGINE COLD START PERIOD
Due to the higher engine speeds, \bhen the engine is
cold, extra caution must be exercised \bhen selecting a
gear during the engine \barm-up period after starting
the engine\f
LOADING LUGGAGE
Loads and their distribution and the attachment of
equipment (coupling devices, roof baggage carriers,
etc\f) \bill considerably change the driving character-
istics of the vehicle\f Your driving style and speed must
be adjusted according to the circumstances\f
DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS
.Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly\f
. Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly\f
. Avoid follo\bing too close to the vehicle in front\f
When \bater covers the road surface \bith \bater
puddles, small \bater streams, etc\f, reduce speed to
prevent hydroplaning \bhich can cause skidding and
loss of control\f Worn tires \bill increase this risk\f
DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS
. Drive cautiously\f
. Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly\f
. Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly\f
. Avoid sudden steering\f
. Avoid follo\bing too close to the vehicle in front\f
WARNING:
Never remove the key or turn the ignition switch
to the “LOCK” position while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will lock. This may cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AT)/CON-
TINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
(CVT)
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The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition s\bitch
cannot be turned to the “LOCK” position until the
selector lever is moved to the “P” (Park) position\f
When moving the ignition s\bitch to the “LOCK”
position, to remove the key from the ignition s\bitch,
make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (Park)
position\f
When the ignition s\bitch cannot be turned to the
“LOCK” position:
1\f Move the selector lever to the “P” (Park) position\f
2\f Turn the ignition s\bitch slightly in the “ON” direction\f 3\f Turn the ignition s\bitch to the “LOCK” position\f
4\f Remove the key, if it is inserted in the ignition
s\bitch\f
If the ignition s\bitch is turned to the “LOCK” position,
the selector lever cannot be moved from the “P” (Park)
position\f The selector lever can be moved if the ignition
s\bitch is in the “ON” position \bith the foot brake pedal
depressed\f
The “OFF” position
*1is bet\been the “LOCK” and
“ACC” positions, although it is not marked on the
ignition s\bitch\f
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT)
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CARE WHEN DRIVING
IGNITION SWITCH (model without
intelligent Key system)
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5-6Starting and driving
SSD0503Type BThe ignition switch incl\fdes a device that hel\bs
\brevent accidental removal of the key while driving.
The key can only be removed when the ignition switch
is in the “LOCK” \bosition.
Ty\be B: To t\frn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
\bosition from the “ACC” or “ON” \bosition, t\frn the key
to the “OFF” \bosition, \b\fsh the key in, then t\frn the key
to the “LOCK” \bosition.
The “OFF” \bosition
*1is between the “LOCK” and
“ACC” \bositions, altho\fgh it is not labeled on the
ignition switch.
STEERING LOCK
To lock steering wheel
1. T\frn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” \bosition.
2. Remove the key.
3. T\frn the steering wheel 1/6 of a t\frn clockwise from the straight \f\b \bosition.
To \fnlock steering wheel
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Gently t\frn the ignition switch while rotating thesteering wheel slightly right and left.
KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (0)
The ignition key can only be removed at this \bosition.
The steering lock can only be locked at this \bosition.
OFF (1)
The engine is t\frned off with the steering wheel
\fnlocked.
ACC (2)
The electrical accessory \bower activates witho\ft the
engine t\frned on.
ON (3)
The ignition system and the electrical accessory \bower
activate witho\ft the engine t\frned on.
START (4)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
The ignition switch, when released, will a\ftomatically
t\frn to the “ON” \bosition.
CAUTION:
As soon as the engine has started, release the
ignition switch immediately.
PRECAUTIONS ON PUSH-BUTTON IGNI-
TION SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not operate the push-button ignition switch
while driving the vehicle except in an emergency.
(The engine will stop when the ignition switch is
pushed 3 consecutive times or the ignition
switch is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) The steering wheel will lock and could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
This could result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.
Before o\berating the \b\fsh-b\ftton ignition switch, be
s\fre to move the selector lever to the “P” (Park)
\bosition (for A\ftomatic Transmission/Contin\f\lo\fsly
Variable Transmission model) or the shift lever to the
“N” (Ne\ftral) \bosition (for Man\fal Transmission model) .
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The Intelligent Key system can o\berate the ignition
switch witho\ft taking the key o\ft from yo\fr \bocket or
bag. The o\berating environment and/or conditions may
affect the Intelligent Key system o\beration. Some
indicators and warnings for o\beration are dis\blayed
on the vehicle information dis\blay (if eq\fi\b\bed) and/or
in the meter. (See “Vehicle information dis\blay” (P.2-
20) and "Warning/indicator lights and a\fdible remin-
ders".)
CAUTION:
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
when operating the vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
(model with Intelligent Key system)
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.If the vehicle battery is discharged, the
ignition switch cannot be switched from
the “LOCK” position, and if the steering lock
is engaged, the steering wheel cannot be
moved. Charge the battery as soon as
possible. (See “Jump starting” (P.6-8) .)
Operating range
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The Intelligent \fey can only \be used for starting the
engine when the Intelligent \fey is within the specified
operating range
*1.
When the Intelligent \fey \battery is almost discharged
or strong radio waves are present near the operating
location, the Intelligent \fey system’s operating range
\becomes narrower and may not function properly.
If the Intelligent \fey is within the operating range, it is
possi\ble for anyone, even someone who does not carry
the Intelligent \fey, to push the ignition switch to start
the engine.
. The luggage room area is not included in the
operating range, \but the Intelligent \fey may
function.
. If the Intelligent \fey is placed on the instrument
panel, inside the glove \box, door pocket or the
corner of the interior compartment, the Intelligent \fey may not function.
. If the Intelligent \fey is placed near the door or
window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent \fey
may function.
Automatic transmission (AT)/Continuously
Varia\ble Transmission (CVT) model
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition switch
cannot \be switched to the “LOC\f” position until the
selector lever is moved to the “P” (Park) position.
When pushing the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position, make sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(Park) position.
Type A (model with dot matrix display):
When the ignition switch cannot \be switched to the
“LOC\f” position:
1. SHIFT “P” warning appears on the dot matrix
display (in the vehicle information display) and a
chime sounds.
2. Move the selector lever to the “P” (Park) position.
3. If the ignition switch is in the “ACC” position, the “PUSH” warning appears on the dot matrix
display.
4. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch is switched to the “ON” position.
5. The “PUSH” warning appears again on the dot matrix display.
6. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch is switched to the “OFF” position.
7. Open the door. The ignition switch will change to the “LOC\f” position.
For warnings and indicators on the Vehicle information
display, see “Vehicle information display” (P.2-20) . Type B (model without dot matrix display) :
1. Move the selector lever to the “P” (Park) position.
2. Push the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Open the door. The ignition switch will change to
the “LOC\f” position.
If the ignition switch is switched to the “LOC\f”
position, the selector lever cannot \be moved from the
“P” (Park) position. The selector lever can \be moved if
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position with the foot
\brake depressed.
STEERING LOC\f
The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-theft
steering lock device.
To lock steering wheel
1. Push the ignition switch to the “OFF” position where the ignition switch position indicator will not
illuminate.
2. Open or close the door. The ignition switch turns to the “LOC\f” position.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn to the right or left from the straight up position.
To unlock steering wheel
Push the ignition switch, and the steering wheel will \be
automatically unlocked.
CAUTION:
.If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the
push-button ignition switch cannot be
switched from the “LOCK” position.
. If the ignition switch position does not
change from the “LOCK” position, push the
ignition switch again while rotating the
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steering wheel slightly to the right and left.
(See “Vehicle information \fisplay\b (P.2-20) .)
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS
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When the ignition switch is pushe\f without \fepressing
the brake pe\fal (Automatic Transmission/Continu\tously
Variable Transmission mo\fel) or the clutch pe\fal
(Manual Transmission mo\fel) , the ignition switch
position will change as follows:
. Push once to change to “ACC\b.
. Push two times to change to “ON\b.
. Push three times to change to “OFF\b.
. Push four times to return to “ACC\b.
. Open or close any \foor to return to “LOCK\b when
in the “OFF\b position.
The in\ficator light
*Aon the ignition switch illumi-
nates when the ignition switch is in the “ACC\b or “ON\b
position.
LOCK position
The ignition switch an\f steering lock can only be
locke\f at this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocke\f when it is pushe\f
to the “ACC\b position while carrying the Intelligent Key.
ACC position
The electrical accessory power activates at this
position without the engine turne\f on.
ON position
The ignition system an\f the electrical accessory power
activate at this position without the engine turne\f on.
OFF position
The engine is turne\f off with the steering wheel
unlocke\f.
WARNING:
Never push the ignition switch to the “OFF\b
position while driving. The steering wheel may
lock and cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle, resulting in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle for extended periods of
time when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position and the engine is not running.
This can discharge the battery.
NOTE:
When the ignition switch is pushed while the
Idling Stop System (if equipped) is activated, the
ignition switch will be placed in the "OFF" position.
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
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If the battery of the Intelligent Key is \fischarge\f, or
environmental con\fitions interfere with the Intelligent
Key operation, start the engine accor\fing to the
following proce\fure:
1.
Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model:
Move the selector lever to the “P\b (Park) or “N\b
(Neutral) position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the “N\b (Neutral) position.
2. Firmly \fepress the brake pe\fal (Automatic Trans- mission/Continuousl\ty Variable Transmission mo\f-
el) or the clutch pe\fal (Manual Transmission
mo\fel) .
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key as illustrate\f. (A chime will soun\f.)
4. Push the ignition switch while \fepressing the brake pe\fal within 10 secon\fs after the chime
soun\fs. The engine will start.
After step 3 is performe\f, when the ignition switch is
pushe\f without \fepressing the brake pe\fal, the
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P (Park):
Use this position when the vehicle is parked or when
starting the engine.Make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped and move the selector lever
into the P (Park) position. \fpply the parking brake.
When parking on a hill\b apply the parking brake first\b
and then move the selector lever into the P (Park)
position.
R (Reverse):
Use this position to back up. Make sure that the vehicle
is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse)
position.
N (Neutral):
Neither the forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The
engine can be started in this position. You may shift to
the N (Neutral) position and restart a stalled engine
while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
2 (Second gear):
Use this position for climbing hills or engine braking on
downhill grades.
1 (Low gear):
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or
driving slowly through deep snow\b or for maximum
engine braking on steep downhill grades.
Do not shift into the gears when the vehicle speed
exceeds the following limits\b otherwise the engine may
over-rev and cause engine damage. Engine model
Selector lever position
12
HR12DE
km/h (MPH) 45 (28) 90 (56)
HR15DE
km/h (MPH) 50 (30)
95 (60)
Overdrive switch
JVS0013XLeft-Hand Drive (LHD) modelEach time the engine is started\b the overdrive function
is automatically reset to “ON”.
“ON” position:
With the engine running and the selector lever in the
“D” (Drive) position\b the transmission upshifts into the
overdrive as vehicle speed increases.
Overdrive does not engage until the engine has
reached operating temperature.
“OFF” position:
For driving up and down long slopes where engine
braking is necessary\b push the overdrive switch. The
overdrive off indicator light
in the meter panel
illuminates.
When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle
slope\b you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts into and out of the overdrive
repeatedly. In this case\b push the overdrive switch to
turn the overdrive “OFF”.
When driving conditions change\b push the overdrive
switch to turn the overdrive “ON”. The overdrive off
indicator light will turn off.
Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended
periods of time with the overdrive “OFF”. This reduces
fuel economy.
\fccelerator downshift - in D (Drive) position
For passing or climbing hills\b depress the accelerator
pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down
into a lower gear\b depending on the vehicle speed.
Shift lock release
If the battery is discharged\b the selector lever may not
be moved from the “P” (Park) position even with the
foot brake pedal depressed.
To move the selector lever\b release the shift lock. The
selector lever can be moved to the “N” (Neutral)
position. However\b the steering wheel will be locked
unless the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position. This allows the vehicle to be moved if the
battery is discharged.
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