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NOTE: Towing the vehicle (except as specified under
“Towing A Disabled Vehicle”), coasting, or otherwise
driving the vehicle while in NEUTRAL can cause severe
transmission damage.
DRIVE
For most city and highway driving. This is the preferred
operating mode for this vehicle. The best fuel economy is
achieved by operating the vehicle in DRIVE.
“2” SECOND
For driving on mountain roads where more precise speed
control is desirable. Use it also when climbing long
grades, and for engine braking when descending moder-
ately steep grades. To prevent excessive engine speed do
not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) in this range.
NOTE: When operating in “2” SECOND the gasoline
engine will start and/or remain running.
“1” FIRST
For driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at
low speeds 25 mph (40 km/h) or less when going
downhill. To prevent excessive engine speed do not
exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in this range.
NOTE: When operating in “1” FIRST the gasoline
engine will start and/or remain running.
Drive Operation
The 2-Mode Hybrid Transmission will select one of four
fixed gear ratios to maximize fuel economy. However, the
best fuel economy savings will be when the following is
conditions are met:
•
the shift lever is in DRIVE.
•
the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem-
perature.
•
the TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated.
60 STARTING AND OPERATING