Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■ Shifting the shift lever
5-speed models

While the engine switch is on, depress
the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
4-speed models

While the engine switch is on, depress
the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses

*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2WD models

4WD models

■When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 4 (5-speed models) or 3 (4-speed models).
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accelerator pedal.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
Engine (ignition) switch
Manual transmissionRemoval
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. REMOVE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING VALVE AND TRANSMITTER
(a) Remove the cap and valve core to release the air from the tire.
NOTICE:
Keep the removed cap and valve core.
(b) After ensuring that a sufficient amount of air has been rele ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSION
HINT:
The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch (Position)
Engin ...
Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK
1. OPERATION DESCRIPTION
(a) Push-button start function:
(1) When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in a detection area inside
the vehicle and the brake pedal is depressed, the engine is started by pressing
the engine switch.
(2) When the electrical key transmitt ...