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DRIVING
DRIVING
Starting to Drive
Turn on the vehicle and start the power system to begin driving.
Before Starting the Power System
Check that the shift lever is in Park (P), then press
the brake pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when starting the power system.
The power system is harder to start in cold weather
and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet
(2,400 m). When starting the power system in cold
weather, turn off all electrical accessories such as
the lights, climate control system, and rear defogger
in order to reduce battery drain.
Brake peda l
removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steerin\
g.
This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.
WARNING
Changing the Power Mode
Use the P
oWer button to cycle through power modes or start the power system.
Accessory or On mode: Press the P
oWer button once
without pressing the brake pedal for Accessory
mode. Press it again for
on mode.
Starting the power system: Press and hold the brake
pedal, then press the P
oWer button. Keep your foot
firmly on the brake pedal until the
reADY indicator
comes on.
If you press the button and the shift lever is not in
Park (P), the vehicle goes into Accessory mode.
Turning the vehicle off:
Shift to Park (P), then press the P
oWer button.
Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Park (P): Used for parking or turning the power on
or off.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Drive power is not sent to the wheels.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Drive (B): Used for extended downhill driving and to
increase regenerative braking.
When you change the shift lever from D to
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.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
release Button
