SHIFT POSITION


Because no gear shifting mechanism exists, no actual gear change occurs when the shift position is changed, but the shift position detected by shift position switch is transmitted to EV-ECU. When in reverse, the motor revolution is inverted.


Shift position name
Control
P
Parking
At parking, the parking lock is performed, allowing the electric motor switch to be turned to the LOCK position.
At starting the electric motor unit, the electric motor switch can be turned to the START position.
R
Reverse
Reverse is performed by the inverted motor revolution.
N
Neutral
No driving force is generated.
D
Drive
Driving is performed by the regular motor revolution. Regenerative brake is in the standard mode.
B
Regenerative brake
Mode in which stronger deceleration effect can be obtained by enhancing regenerative brake effort.
C
Comfort
Mode suitable for driving through the suburbs by decreasing regenerative brake effort.