
Driving your vehicle
6-18
Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic 
transmission has a shift-lock system 
which prevents shifting the transmission 
from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the 
brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park) 
into R (Reverse):
1.
 Depress and hold the br
ake pedal.
2.
 Start the engine or place the ignition 
s
witch in the ON position.
3.
 Depress the br
ake pedal and push the 
R (Reverse) button. (button type)
Ignition key interlock system  
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed 
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) 
position.
When the battery is discharged: 
The shift buttons will not function when 
the battery is discharged. 
In emergencies, do the following to 
move the shift button to N (Neutral) on a 
level ground. 
1.
 Connect the batt
ery cables from 
another vehicle or from a another 
battery to the jump-starting terminals 
inside the engine compartment. 
For more details, refer to “Jump 
Starting” in chapter 7. 
2.
 Release the parking br
ake with the 
ignition switch in the ON position. 
3.
 Shift the gear to the N(N
eutral) 
position refer to the “Stay in Neutral 
when vehicle is Off” in this chapter. 
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and 
continue to depress the brake pedal. 
Move the shift lever/button into the P 
(Park) position, apply the parking brake, 
and place the ignition switch in the 
LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key with 
you when exiting the vehicle.
 WARNING
When you stay in the vehicle with 
the engine running, be careful not to 
depress the accelerator pedal for a long 
period of time. The engine or exhaust 
system may overheat and start a fire.
The exhaust gas and the exhaust system 
are very hot. Keep away from the 
exhaust system components.
Do not stop or park over flammable 
materials, such as dry grass, paper or 
leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.   

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6-29
D (Drive) 
This is the normal driving position. The 
transmission will automatically shift 
through a 8-gear sequence, providing 
the best fuel economy and power.
To start the vehicle forward, push the D 
(Drive) button by depressing the brake 
pedal with the engine ON. Then depress 
the accelerator pedal smoothly. For extra 
power when passing another vehicle or 
driving uphill, depress the accelerator 
fully. The transmission will automatically 
downshift to the next lower gear (or 
gears, as appropriate). When the vehicle 
is stopped in D (Drive) position, if you 
open the driver’s door with the seat belt 
unfastened, the gear is shifted to P (Park) 
position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves in D 
(Drive) position, if you open the driver’s 
door with the seat belt unfastened, 
the gear may be not shifted to P (Park) 
position automatically for protecting the 
dual clutch transmission.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on 
the shift lever/button console, allows 
the driver to switch from NORMAL/ 
COMFORT mode to SPORT or ECO mode. 
(if equipped)
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode 
Integrated Control System” later in this 
chapter. Shift-lock system 
For your safety, the automatic 
transmission has a shift-lock system 
which prevents shifting the transmission 
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R 
(Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the brake 
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park) 
into R (Reverse):
1.
 Depress and hold the br
ake pedal.
2.
 Start the engine or place the ignition 
s
witch in the ON position.
3.
 Depress the br
ake pedal and move the 
shift lever to R (Reverse). (shift lever 
type) 
Depress the brake pedal and push the 
R (Reverse) button. (shift button type)
When the battery is discharged: 
The shift buttons will not function when 
the battery is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following 
to move the shift lever/button to N 
(Neutral) on a level ground.
1.
 Connect the batt
ery cables from 
another vehicle or from a another 
battery to the jump-starting terminals 
inside the engine compartment.
For more details, refer to “Jump 
Starting” in chapter 7.
2.
 Release the parking br
ake with the 
ignition switch in the ON position.
3.
 Shift the gear to the N(N
eutral) 
position refer to the “Stay in Neutral 
when vehicle is Off” in this chapter.   

08
8-5
Jump starting procedure
 Information
Your vehicle has a battery in the luggage 
compartment, but when you jump start 
your vehicle, use the jumper terminal in 
the engine compartment.
1.
 Position the v
ehicles close enough 
that the jumper cables will reach, but 
do not allow the vehicles to touch.
2.
 Av
oid fans or any moving parts in the 
engine compartment at all times, even 
when the vehicles are turned off.
3.
 Turn o
ff all electrical devices such as 
radios, lights, air conditioning, etc. 
Put the vehicles in P (Park) and set the 
parking brake. Turn both vehicles OFF.
4.
 Open the engine hood.
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5. Connect the jumper cables in 
the ex act sequence shown in the 
illustration. First connect one jumper 
cable to the red, positive (+) jumper 
terminal of your vehicle (1).
6.
 Connect the other end o
f the jumper 
cable to the red, positive (+) battery/
jumper terminal of the assisting 
vehicle (2).
7.
 Connect the second jumper cable to 
the black, nega
tive (-) battery/ chassis 
ground of the assisting vehicle (3).
8.
 Connect the other end o
f the second 
jumper cable to the black, negative (-) 
chassis ground of your vehicle (4).
Do not allow the jumper cables to 
contact anything except the correct 
battery or jumper terminals or the 
correct ground. Do not lean over the 
battery when making connections.   

Maintenance9-28
 WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH 
to you or bystanders, always follow 
these precautions when working near 
or handling the battery:
Always read and follow 
instructions carefully when 
handling a battery.
Wear eye protection designed 
to protect the eyes from acid 
splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or 
smoking materials away from 
the battery.
Hydrogen is always present 
in battery cells, is highly 
combustible, and may explode 
if ignited.
Keep batteries out of reach of 
children.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid 
which is highly corrosive. Do 
not allow acid to contact your 
eyes, skin or clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush your 
eyes with clean water for at least 15 
minutes and get immediate medical 
attention. If acid gets on your skin, 
thoroughly wash the area. If you feel 
pain or a burning sensation, get medical 
attention immediately.
•	 When lifting a plastic-cased battery, 
excessive pressure on the case may 
cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a 
battery carrier or with your hands on 
opposite corners.
•	 Do not attempt to jump start your 
vehicle if your battery is frozen.
•	 NEVER attempt to recharge the 
battery when the vehicle’s battery 
cables are connected to the battery.
•	 The electrical ignition system works 
with high voltage. NEVER touch 
these components with the engine 
running or when the Engine Start/
Stop button is in the ON position.
 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related 
accessories contain lead and lead 
compounds, chemicals known to the 
State of California to cause cancer, 
birth defects and reproductive harm. 
Batteries also contain other chemicals 
known to the State of California 
to cause cancer. Wash hands after 
handling.
NOTICE
•	When you do not use the vehicle for a 
long time in a low temperature area, 
disconnect the battery and keep it 
indoors.
•	 Always charge the battery fully to 
prevent battery case damage in low 
temperature areas.
NOTICE
If you connect unauthorized electronic 
devices to the battery, the battery may 
be discharged. Never use unauthorized 
devices.
BATTERY