For your safety, the automatic transmission has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive) :
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the Engine Start / Stop Button to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever to R (Reverse) or D (Drive) with pressing [UNLOCK] button.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering noise near the shift lever may be heard. This is a normal condition.
WARNING
Shifting from park
Always fully depress the brake pedal before and while shifting out of the P (Park) position into another position to help avoid inadvertent motion of the vehicle.
Vehicle weight
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer,
to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or
without a trailer.
Properly loadi ...
Warning lights
✽ NOTICE - Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the engine. If any
light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention. ...
Brake operation
If the driver releases the accelerator after the warning, the AVSM automatically
brakes the vehicle gently.
If the driver hits the brake to reduce vehicle speed, the brake assistant
system ...