Shift-lock system

Shift-lock system prevents shifting the gear from P (Park) into N (Neutral)/R (Reverse)/D (Drive) or N (Neutral) into R (Reverse)/D (Drive) unless the brake pedal is depressed.

WARNING

  • ALWAYS check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for people, especially children, before shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

  • Before leaving the driver's seat, always make sure the gear is in the P (Park) position, then set the parking brake, and place the vehicle in OFF position. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur if these precautions are not followed.

  • Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

  • After the vehicle has stopped, always make sure P (Park) is selected, apply the parking brake, and turn the vehicle off.

  • Do not use P (Park) in place of the parking brake.

  • When you park the vehicle, make sure the parking brake is applied even though the vehicle is in P (Park).

  • If equipped with EPB, parking brake is applied automatically when the vehicle is shifted to P (Park).

CAUTION

Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you may damage the transmission if you shift to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in motion, except on "Rocking the vehicle" (refer to Rocking the vehicle).

NOTE

  • Always depress the brake pedal while shifting to another gear.