Owners Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
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The CVT will automatically and continuously
change its gear ratio depending on road and
driving conditions. This helps achieve
smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency.
The transmission prevents unnecessary
upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is
released and ensures smooth driving.
According to the conditions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio
to achieve stronger engine braking. This may
help reduce your need to use the service
brake.
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As an additional safety precaution, models
equipped with a continuously variable trans-
mission have a shift-lock device that holds
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
To move the selector lever from the “P”
(PARK) position to another position, follow
the steps below.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.
2. Move the selector lever to the desired
position.
The CVT selects an optimum ratio automati-
cally when the selector lever is in the “D”
(DRIVE) position, depending on the speed of
the vehicle and the position of the accelerator
pedal.
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT) (if so
equipped)
DRIVING UPHILL
DRIVING DOWNHILL
Selector lever operation
NOTE
 The selector lever cannot be moved from “P”
(PARK) to another position if the ignition
switch is set to the “OFF” or “ACC” posi-
tion, or if the key has been removed, or oper-
ation mode is in “OFF” or “ACC”, or if the
brake pedal is not pressed and held down.
Set the selector lever in the gate to
operate while the brake pedal is
depressed.
Set the selector lever in the gate to
operate.
WARNING
 Always press the brake pedal when shift-
ing the selector lever into a selector posi-
tion from the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
When beginning to drive, do not shift the
selector lever from the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position while pressing the accelerator
pedal. This will cause the vehicle to
“jump” forward or backward.
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