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1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.24)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Check that the shift lever is in P
3Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. If it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
4Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. It is not necessary
to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less. Continue
depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
Engine (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or chan ges engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
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*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving condi-
tions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driving. You
can choose shift range suitable for your driving situation by operat ing the paddle shift
switches.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges,
controls engine braking force, and prevents unnecessary upshifting.
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. The shift
range can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D8, will
be displayed on the meter.
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P.22)
Selecting shift ranges in the D position