Engaging transmission position
▷ Transmission position P can only be disengaged
if the engine is running and the brake
pedal is pressed.
▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;
otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed: shift lock.
Press on the brake pedal until you start
driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a driving position, maintain pressure on
the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀
Shifting into D, R, N

Shifting into D, R, N
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
When shifting out of P or into R, simultaneously push the unlock button 1.
The engaged transmission position is displayed on the selector lever.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.
Engaging P

Engaging P
Press button P.
P is engaged if the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's door is opened while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged. Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the transmission position P is engaged; otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.
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