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5-2. Driving procedures
5
Driving
*1
:To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
*2
:Vehicles with paddle shift
switches only: Selecting shift
ranges in the D position allows
suitable use of engine braking.
(P.287)
*3
:By selecting shift ranges using S
mode, you can control accelerat-
ing force and engine braking
force.
■ When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control with full-
speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will
not activate because dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
will not be canceled.
● While driving in S mode, down-
shifting to 5 or 4. (P.288)
● When switching the driving mode
to sport mode while driving in D
position. (P.377)
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
P.259
Hybrid transmission
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift
position
Objective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the hybrid
system
R Reversing
N Neutral
D
Normal driving
*1, 2
S
S mode driving
*3
■ When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and
sudden acceleration, as this could
result in the vehicle skidding to
the side or spinning.
■ Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) will not
be charging, even when the
engine is running. Therefore, if
the vehicle is left with the shift
lever in N for a long period of
time, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) will discharge, and this
may result in the vehicle not being
able to start.
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