Warning and Cautions for Using the Selector Lever
Always apply the parking brake when the selector lever is in the P position.
When parking the vehicle, only shifting the selector lever to the P position is dangerous as the vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident.
Do not move the selector lever from the N or P position while the engine speed is high.
Otherwise, the vehicle will move suddenly which could lead to an unexpected accident.
When operating the selector lever, shift the selector lever with the brake pedal firmly depressed and the vehicle completely stopped.
Operating the selector lever while the vehicle is moving could lead to an unexpected accident.
Do not shift the selector lever with the accelerator pedal depressed when the selector lever is in the P or N position.
Always operate the selector lever with the brake pedal depressed when the selector lever is in the P or N position. Otherwise, the vehicle will suddenly accelerate which could lead to an accident.
Do not shift the selector lever to the N position while driving.
Otherwise, it could result in the loss of the engine braking power and cause an accident.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily while the vehicle is stopped.
If the accelerator pedal is mistakenly depressed when the selector lever is in a position other than the P or N position, the vehicle could suddenly accelerate resulting in an accident.
After stopping the vehicle, check the shift position indication in the instrument cluster before re-accelerating.
If the vehicle were to move unexpectedly, it could lead to an accident.
Do not allow the vehicle to move in reverse on an upslope while the selector lever is in forward drive, or move forward on a downslope while the selector lever is in reverse drive.
Otherwise, the engine could stop, making the steering wheel difficult to control, which could result in an accident.
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When visually checking at the rear of the vehicle while reversing the vehicle, your body twists around to the rear. Be careful and make sure that the brake pedal can be firmly depressed.
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Completely stop the vehicle before shifting the selector lever to the P position. If the selector lever is shifted to P position before the vehicle is completely stopped, unnecessary force will be applied to the transmission which could cause damage.
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On roads with high driving resistance such as deep-snowy or sandy roads, or on steep slopes, a high load is applied to the transmission, causing excessive heat generation. Under these driving conditions, pay attention to the following points.
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Stop and hold the vehicle on a steep slope with the brake pedal, not the accelerator pedal. Do not use the accelerator pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
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Avoid using the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal at the same time.
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Start driving the vehicle in the D or R position according to the direction of travel (avoid starting in manual mode).
If you do not follow the above precautions, the transmission may overheat. If a message, such as transmission cooling, is displayed, it is necessary to temporarily stop the vehicle to cool the transmission.
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