How to Enter Neutral Position Holding Mode: Procedure

NOTE: 

• There are two procedures (Procedure A and Procedure B) for entering the neutral position holding mode.
• This function is automatically canceled about 15 minutes after entering the neutral position holding mode with the vehicle in the ACCESSORY mode.
• Even if the negative terminal of the 12 volt battery is disconnected after the neutral position holding mode is actuated, the vehicle continues to keep the N position/mode.
• This function may not work if a failure of the vehicle occurs and/or when the ATF temperature is above 212 deg.F (100 deg.C).

Procedure A 

1. Neutral Position Holding Mode - Enter

   1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and block all four wheels. 2. Turn the vehicle to the READY TO DRIVE mode. 3. Shift the transmission to N position/mode while pressing the brake pedal. 4. Press and hold the N button again for 2 seconds. 5. Confirm that the message "Neutral-Hold Mode ON" is indicated on the gauge control module. 6. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   Procedure B 

2. Neutral Position Holding Mode - Enter

   1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and block all four wheels. 2. Turn the vehicle to the READY TO DRIVE mode. 3. Shift the transmission to N position/mode while pressing the brake pedal. 4. Release the brake pedal, then press the power switch within 5 seconds just switching to the N position/mode.