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2-22Instruments and controls
WARNINGS AND ALERTS
JVI0032X
1\f Par\bing bra\be release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is above
7 \bm/h (4 MPH) and the par\bing bra\be is applied\f
2\f Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the tan\b is
getting low\f Refuel as soon as it is convenient, before
the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0) position\f
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0)
position.
3\f Door/bac\b door open warning (ignition
switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors or the bac\b
door is open or not closed securely\f The vehicle icon
indicates which door is open on the display\f Ma\be sure
that all of the doors and the bac\b door are closed\f
4\f “Time to rest” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “time to rest”
indicator activates\f You can set the time for up to 6
hours\f (See “Trip computer (for Type C)” (P\f2-25) \f)
5\f Low outside temperature warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature is 38C
or below\f The warning can be set not to be displayed\f
(See “Trip computer (for Type C)” (P\f2-25) \f)
6\f Seat belt warning light
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
seat belt warning light illuminates\f The light will
continue to illuminate until the front seat belt is
fastened\f (See “Seat belts” (P\f1-7) \f)
When the vehicle speed exceeds 15 \bm/h (10 MPH) ,
the light will blin\b and the chime will sound unless the
front seat belt is securely fastened\f The chime will
continue to sound for about 90 seconds until the seat
belt is fastened\f
7\f Small light indicator warning
The small light indicator warning illuminates when the
front clearance lights, instrument panel lights, rear
combination lights and license plate lights are on\f The
indicator warning turns off when the
is turned
off\f
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2. Auto start deactivation
If the engine sto\fs when the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is
activated, and will not start automaticall\b, the message
is shown.
3. S\bstem fault
If the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is activated, but does not
o\ferate correctl\b, the message is shown. Visit a
RENAULT dealer or qualified worksho\f.
4. Sto\f/Start S\bstem
If the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is deactivated using the Sto\f/
Start S\bstem OFF switch, the message is shown.
If the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is activated using the Sto\f/
Start S\bstem OFF switch, the "STOP/START ON"
message is shown.
TRIP COMPUTER (for T\b\fe C)
JVI0006X
Switches for the tri\f com\futer are located on the left
or right side of the combination meter \fanel. To
o\ferate the tri\f com\futer, \fush the switches as shownabove.
*AENTER switch
*BNEXT switch
When the ignition switch is \fushed to the ON \fosition,
modes of the tri\f com\futer can be selected b\b
\fushing the
switch*A.
Each time the
switch*Ais \fushed, the dis\fla\b
will change as follows:
CO2 saved (if equi\f\fed) ?Current fuel consum\ftion
? Average fuel consum\ftion and s\feed ?Ela\fsed
time and tri\f odometer (if equi\f\fed) ?Distance to
em\ft\b ?Outside air tem\ferature ?Idling sto\f (if
equi\f\fed) ?Setting ?Warning check
CO2 saved (if equi\f\fed)
JVI0268X
The CO2 saved mode shows the estimated quantit\b of
CO2 exhaust emissions \frevented b\b the Sto\f/Start
S\bstem ever\b time the engine is automaticall\b sto\f\fed.
For more information, see “Sto\f/Start S\bstem (CO2
savings ) (if equi\f\fed for Euro\fe)” (P.2-28) .
Current fuel consum\ftion (km/l or l/100 km or
MPG)
JVI0007X
The current fuel consum\ftion mode shows the current
fuel consum\ftion.
Average fuel consum\ftion (km/l or l/100 km
or MPG) and s\feed (km/h or MPH)
JVI0008X
Fuel consumption:
The average fuel consum\ftion mode shows the
average fuel consum\ftion since the last reset. Reset-
ting is done b\b \fushing the
switch*Bfor longer
than 1 second. (The average s\feed is also reset at the
same time.)
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2-26Instruments and controls
The display is updated every 30 se\fonds. \bt about the
first 500 m after a reset, the display shows “——”.
Speed:
The average speed mode shows the average vehi\fle
speed sin\fe the last reset. Resetting is done by
pushing the
swit\fh*Bfor longer than 1 se\fond.
(The average fuel \fonsumption is also reset at the
same time.)
The display is updated every 30 se\fonds. The first 30
se\fonds after a reset, the display shows “——”.
Elapsed time and trip odometer (km or
MILES)
JVI0033X
Elapsed time:
The elapsed time mode shows the time sin\fe the last
reset. The displayed time \fan be reset by pushing the
swit\fh*Bfor longer than 1 se\fond. (The trip
odometer is also reset at the same time.)
Trip odometer (if equipped) :
The trip odometer mode shows the distan\fe that the
vehi\fle has been driven sin\fe the last reset. Resetting
is done by pushing the
swit\fh*Bfor longer than
1 se\fond. (The elapsed time is also reset at the same
time.)
Distan\fe to empty (km or MILES)
JVI0010X
The distan\fe to empty (dte) mode provides you with an
estimation of the distan\fe that \fan be driven before
refueling. The dte is \fonstantly being \fal\fulated, based
on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the a\ftual fuel
\fonsumption.
The display is updated every 30 se\fonds.
The dte mode in\fludes a low range warning feature. If
the fuel level is low, the warning is displayed on the
s\freen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte display
will \fhange to “——”.
. If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
pushed to the “OFF”position may continue
to be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta-
rily change the display.
Outside air temperature (8C) (if equipped)
JVI0012X
The outside air temperature is displayed in 8C in the
range of í30 to 608C.
The outside air temperature mode in\fludes a low
temperature warning feature. If the outside air tem-
perature is 38 C or below, the warning “ICY” is
displayed on the s\freen.
The outside temperature sensor is lo\fated in front of
the radiator. The sensor may be affe\fted by road or
engine heat, wind dire\ftions and other driving \fondi-
tions. The display may differ from the a\ftual outside
temperature or the temperature displayed on various
signs or billboards.
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Accumulated time and current saved fuel
consumption (ml (mililiter)) \fy Idling \btop
\bystem (if equipped for Thailand)
JVI0011XType A
JVC0021XType BTheswitch*Bis used in the setting mode to
select and decide a menu of Type A and B.
Accumulated time (Type A):
The Accumulated time mode shows the accumulated
time Idling \btop \bystem has \feen operated since the
last reset.
Resetting is done \fy pushing the
switch*Bfor
longer than 1 second. (The saved fuel is also reset at
the same time.) Current saved fuel consumption (Type A):
The Current saved fuel consumption mode shows the
current saved fuel consumption \fy Idling \btop \bystem
has \feen operated since the last reset.
Accumulated time (Type B):
The Accumulated time mode shows the accumulated
time Idling \btop \bystem has \feen operated since the
time the ignition switch was turned ON.
Resetting is done \fy pushing the
switch*Bfor
longer than 1 second. (The saved fuel is also reset at
the same time.)
Current saved fuel consumption (Type B):
The Current saved fuel consumption mode shows the
current saved fuel consumption \fy Idling \btop \bystem
has \feen operated since the time the ignition switch
was turned ON. \bee “Idling \btop \bystem (if equipped
for Thailand)” (P.5-19) .
\betting
JVI0013X
Setting cannot be made while driving. A mes-
sage “Setting can only be operated when
stopped” is also displayed on the vehicle
information display.
The
switch*Aandswitch*Bare used in the setting mode to select and set a menu.
SKIP:
Push the
switch*Ato move to the warning
check mode.
Push the
switch*Bto select other menus.
ALERT:
The alert menu can \fe set to notify the following items.
. TIMER
\belect this su\fmenu to specify when the "time to
rest" indicator activates.
. ICY
\belect this su\fmenu to display the low outside
temperature warning.
To return to the top page of the setting mode, select
“BACK”.
TIME SETTING (CURRENT TIME) :
. CURRENT TIME
Adjust the date and time (hour and minute) of the
clock on the meter.
TIME SETTING (Birthday and Anniversary):
The \firthday and anniversary message reminds you of
the anniversary or a \firthday the driver should
remem\fer.
. BIRTHDAY
\belect this su\fmenu to adjust the date of the
Birthday message.
. ANNIVER\bARY
\belect this su\fmenu to adjust the date of the
Anniversary message.
\belect the display image to set the desired display
image of the Anniversary message.
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ..................\(..................\(..........................\(..................\(..................\(........... 3-2Key ..................\(..................\(.....................\(..................\(..................\(........... 3-2
Anti-Theft System key (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(........ 3-2
Intelligent Key (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(....................... 3-3
Door locks ..................\(..................\(...............................\(..................\(............ 3-4 Super lock system (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(............... 3-4
Locking with key ..................\(..................\(...............................\(............. 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ..................\(..................\(..................\(. 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch (if e\fuipped\b ................ 3-6
Vehicle speed sensing door lock mechanism (if e\fuipped\b .... 3-6
Auto door lock releasing mechanism (if e\fuipped\b ................. 3-6
Child safety rear door lock ..................\(..................\(..................\(....... 3-7
Remote keyless entry system (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(. 3-7 Using remote keyless entry system (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(.. 3-7
Intelligent Key system (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(............... 3-9 Operating range ..................\(..................\(...............................\(.......... 3-10
Using intelligent Key system ..................\(..................\(................... 3-10
Battery saver system ..................\(..................\(..................\(............... 3-12
Warning and audible reminders ..................\(..................\(............. 3-12
Trouble shooting guide ..................\(..................\(..................\(........... 3-13
Using remote keyless entry function ..................\(..................\(..... 3-15 Security system (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(..................\(.... 3-16
Theft warning system ..................\(..................\(..................\(........... 3-16
Anti-Theft System ..................\(..................\(..........................\(.......... 3-17
Hood ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(............. 3-18 Opening hood ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(...... 3-18
Closing hood ..................\(..................\(.....................\(..................\(..... 3-18
Back door ..................\(..................\(...............................\(..................\(......... 3-19 Opening back door ..................\(..................\(..................\(............... 3-19
Fuel filler lid ..................\(..................\(..................\(.......................\(.............. 3-19 Opening fuel filler lid ..................\(..................\(..................\(............ 3-19
Fuel filler cap ..................\(..................\(.....................\(..................\(..... 3-20
Steering wheel ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(.............. 3-20
Mirrors ..................\(..................\(.....................\(..................\(..................\(........ 3-20 Inside rearview mirror ..................\(..................\(..................\(........... 3-20
Outside rearview mirrors ..................\(..................\(....................... 3-21
Vanity mirrors (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(................... 3-23
Parking brake ..................\(..................\(..................\(............................\(...... 3-23 Lever type ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(.............. 3-23
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WARNING:
Make sure the back door has been closed
securely to prevent it from opening while driving.
Do not drive with the back door open. This could
allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into
the vehicle.
OPENING BACK DOOR
JVP0091X
F\fr m\fd\bl with th\b d\f\fr k\by cylind\br
Th\b back d\f\fr can b\b \fp\bn\bd by pulling th\b \fp\bn\br
handl\b and pulling up th\b back d\f\fr.
T\f cl\fs\b th\b back d\f\fr, pull d\fwn until it s\bcur\bly
l\fcks.
F\fr m\fd\bl with\fut th\b d\f\fr k\by cylind\br
T\f \fp\bn th\b back d\f\fr, unl\fck it with \fn\b \ff th\b
f\fll\fwing \fp\brati\fns, th\bn pull th\b handl\b.
.Push th\b back d\f\fr r\bqu\bst switch (if \bquipp\bd) .
(S\b\b “Int\bllig\bnt K\by syst\bm” (P.3-9) .)
. Push th\b “UNLOCK” butt\fn \fn th\b Int\bllig\bnt K\by
(if \bquipp\bd) . (S\b\b “Int\bllig\bnt K\by syst\bm” (P.3-
9) .) .
Push th\b “UNLOCK” butt\fn \fn th\b r\bm\ft\b
c\fntr\fll\br (if \bquipp\bd) . (S\b\b “R\bm\ft\b k\byl\bss
\bntry syst\bm” (P.3-7) .)
. Push th\b p\fw\br d\f\fr l\fck switch t\f th\b “UN-
LOCK” p\fsiti\fn.
L\fcking with k\by (f\fr m\fd\bl with th\b d\f\fr k\by
cylind\br)
JVP0096X
T\f l\fck th\b back d\f\fr, push it d\fwn firmly, ins\brt th\b
k\by t\f th\b d\f\fr k\by cylind\br and turn th\b k\by cl\fckwis\b
*1. T\f unl\fck th\b back d\f\fr, turn th\b k\by c\funt\br-
cl\fckwis\b*2.
WARNING:
. Fuel is extremely flammable and highly
explosive under certain conditions. You
could be burned or seriously injured if it is
misused or mishandled. Always stop the
engine and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle when
refueling.
. Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap a
half of a turn, and wait for any “hissing”
sound to stop to prevent fuel from spraying
out and possibly causing personal injury.
Then remove the cap.
. Use only an original equipment type fuel
filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper operation of
the fuel system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury.
OPENING FUEL FILLER LID
SPA2336
T\f \fp\bn th\b fu\bl fill\br lid, pull th\b fu\bl fill\br lid r\bl\bas\b
handl\b.
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BACK DOOR
FUEL FILLER LID
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FUEL FILLER CAP
SPA1755
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FUEL FILLER CAP
SPA1755
Th\f fu\fl f\bll\fr cap \bs a ratch\")
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FUEL FILLER CAP
SPA1755
Th\f fu\fl f\bll\fr cap \bs a ratch\ft\bng typ\f. Turn th\f cap
count\frclockw\bs\f*1to r\fmov\f. T\bght\fn th\f cap
clockw\bs\f*2unt\bl ratch\ft cl\bcks, mor\f than tw\bc\f,
aft\fr r\ffu\fl\bng.
CAUTION:
If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away
with water to avoid paint damage.
WARNING:
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving so
that full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
JVP0092X
Wh\bl\f push\bng th\f lock l\fv\fr down*1, adjust th\f
st\f\fr\bng wh\f\fl up or down*2unt\bl th\f d\fs\br\fd
pos\bt\bon \bs ach\b\fv\fd.
Pull th\f lock l\fv\fr up
*3f\brmly to lock th\f st\f\fr\bng
wh\f\fl \bn plac\f.
WARNING:
Adjust the position of all mirrors before driving.
Do not adjust the mirror positions while driving
so that full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
SPA2447
Wh\bl\f hold\bng th\f \bns\bd\f r\farv\b\fw m\brror, adjust th\f
m\brror angl\fs unt\bl th\f d\fs\br\fd pos\bt\bon \bs ach\b\fv\fd.
SPA2143
Pull th\f adjust\bng l\fv\fr*1(\bf \fqu\bpp\fd) wh\fn th\f
glar\f from th\f h\fadl\bghts of th\f v\fh\bcl\f b\fh\bnd you
obstructs your v\bs\bon at n\bght.
STEERING WHEEL MIRRORS
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Circle type
SAA3126
Adjust t\fe air flo\b direction of t\fe ventilators by
opening, closing or rotating.
WARNING:
.The heater and air conditioner operate only
when the engine is running.
. Never leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in the vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently be-
come involved in a serious accident and
injure themselves. On hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause se-
vere or possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
. Do not use the recirculation mode for long
periods as it may cause the interior air to
become stale and the windows to fog up.
. Do not adjust the heating and air condition-
ing controls while driving so that full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
T\fe \feater and air conditioner operate \b\fen t\fe
engine is running. T\fe air blo\ber \bill operate \b\fen t\fe
ignition s\bitc\f is in t\fe “ON” position even if t\fe
engine is turned off.
NOTE:
. Odors from inside and outside the vehicle
can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor
can enter the passenger compartment
through the vents.
. When parking, set the heater and air condi-
tioner controls to turn off air recirculation to
allow fresh air into the passenger compart-
ment. This should help reduce odors inside
the vehicle. For model with Idling Stop System (if equipped
for Thailand):
W\fen t\fe air conditioner or rear defogger (if equipped)
is turned on, t\fe Idling Stop System \bill not be
activated.
For model with Stop/Start System (if equipped
for Europe):
T\fe Stop/Start System \bill not stop t\fe engine under
t\fe follo\bing conditions:
.
T\fe front defogger mode is on. (automatic air
conditioner)
. T\fe air flo\b control dial is in t\fe front defogger
position. (manual air conditioner)
. T\fe rear \bindo\b defogger mode is on.
W\file t\fe engine is stopped by t\fe Stop/Start System,
taking one of t\fe follo\bing actions \bill automatically
start t\fe engine:
. Turn t\fe front defogger mode on. (automatic air
conditioner)
. Turn t\fe air flo\b control dial to t\fe front defogger
position. (manual air conditioner)
. Turn t\fe rear \bindo\b defogger mode on.
W\fen t\fe engine is stopped by t\fe Stop/Start System,
performance of t\fe \feater and air conditioner may be
reduced to minimize t\fe fuel consumption. For t\fe best
\feating and air conditioning performance, restart t\fe
engine by pus\fing t\fe Stop/Start System OFF s\bitc\f.
(See “Stop/Start System OFF s\bitc\f” (P.5-23) .)
Heater and air conditioner, and audio system4-3
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER (if
equipped)
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5-4Starting and driving
.Keep the back door closed while driving,
otherwise exhaust gas could be drawn into
the passenger compartment. If you must
drive with the back door open, follow these
precautions:
— Open all the windows.
— Turn the air recirculation mode off and
set the fan speed control to the highest
level to circulate the air.
. If electrical wiring or other cable connec-
tions must pass to a trailer through the seal
of the back door or the body, follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
. If a special body or other equipment is
added for recreational or other usage, follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation to pre-
vent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
(Some recreational vehicle appliances such
as stoves, refrigerators, heaters, etc. may
also generate carbon monoxide.)
. The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever:
— Your vehicle is raised while being ser-
viced.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compart-
ment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, under-
body, or rear of the vehicle.THREE-WAY CATALYST (gaso\fine engine
\bode\f)
WARNING:
. The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are
very hot. Keep people, animals and flam-
mable materials away from the exhaust
system components.
. Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
wastepaper or rags. They may ignite and
cause a fire.
The three-way cata\fyst is an e\bission contro\f device
insta\f\fed in the exhaust syste\b. Exhaust gas in the
three-way cata\fyst is burned at high te\bperatures to
he\fp reduce po\f\futants.
CAUTION:
. Do not use leaded gasoline. (See “Recom-
mended fuel/lubricants and capacities” (P.9-
2) .) Deposits from leaded gasoline seriously
reduce the ability of the three-way catalyst
to help reduce exhaust pollutants and/or
damage the three-way catalyst.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in
the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical
systems may cause overrich fuel to flow into
the three-way catalyst, causing it to over-
heat. Do not keep driving if the engine
misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance
or other unusual operating conditions are
detected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly by a RENAULT dealer.
. Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the three-way
catalyst.
. Do not race the engine while warming it up.
. Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the
engine.
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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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