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Driving and operating
The selector lever always starts from
a centre position. The selected gear
is indicated in the instrument cluster.
After releasing the selector lever, it
will return to the centre position.
P: This position locks the front
wheels. It is the recommended
position when starting the propulsion
system because the vehicle cannot
move easily.
The UNLOCK button is designed to
prevent inadvertent shifting out of P
unless the vehicle has been started,
the brake pedal is depressed, and the
release button is pressed.
When the vehicle is stopped, press
START/STOP to switch off the
vehicle. The electric drive unit will
shift to P automatically.
The vehicle will not shift into P if it is
moving too fast. Stop the vehicle and
shift into P.
To shift into P, press the P button on
the selector lever.
Caution
Shifting into R while the vehicle is
moving forward could damage the
electric drive unit. Only shift into
R after the vehicle has been
stopped.
N: In this position, the propulsion
system does not transfer torque to the
wheels. To restart the propulsion
system when the vehicle is already
moving, use D only.
The vehicle is not designed to stay in
N for extended periods of time. It will
automatically shift into P.
9 Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the selector lever is not
fully in P with the parking brake
firmly applied. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
propulsion system is running, the
vehicle may move suddenly. You
or others can be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move,
even if you are on even ground,
always apply the parking brake
and move the selector lever to P.
To shift out of P:
1. Depress the brake pedal and
D: This position is for normal driving.
press the UNLOCK button.
2. Shift into the desired gear.
R: Use this gear to reverse.
To shift into and out of R:
Caution
If the vehicle seems to accelerate
slowly or not respond when you try
to go faster, do not continue your
journey. The electric drive unit
could be damaged. Consult a
workshop as soon as possible.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop.
2. To shift into R, press the release
button and move the selector
lever forward.
To shift out of R, shift into the
desired gear.
