P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine.
In this position, the transmission is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first set the parking brake fully, then shift into the “P” position. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission.
To shift the select lever from the “P” to any other position, you should depress the brake pedal fully then move the select lever. This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started.
See also:
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
light
The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and turns off several seconds after the engine has started. This lighting pattern
indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics ...
Light control switch
The light control switch operates when the key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Regardless of the position of the light control switch, the illuminated lights are turned off when the key is remo ...
Safety warnings
You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These
safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you
or others.
Please read these safety ...