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Manual shift mode
When the selector lever is in the DS (Drive
Sport) position, the transmission is ready
for the manual shift mode. Shift ranges
can be selected manually by moving the
selector lever up or down, or pulling the
right-side or left-side paddle shifter.
When shifting up, move the selector lever
to the + (up) side or pull the right-side
paddle shifter (+)
q
A
. The transmission
shifts to the higher range.
When shifting down, move the selector le-
ver to the − (down) side or pull the left-
side paddle shifter (−)
q
B
. The transmis-
sion shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode,
return the selector lever to the D position.
The transmission returns to the normal
driving mode.
When you pull the paddle shifter while in
the D (Drive) position, the transmission
will shift to the upper or lower range tem-
porarily. The transmission will automati-
cally return to the D (Drive) position after
a short period of time. If you want to re-
turn to the D (Drive) position manually,
pull and hold the paddle shifter for about
1.5 seconds.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the
meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:
M
1
→
←
M
2
→
←
M
3
→
←
M
4
→
←
M
5
M
5 (5th):
Use this position for all normal forward driv-
ing.
M
4 (4th):
For driving up or down long slopes where
engine braking would be advantageous.
M
3 (3rd) and
M
2 (2nd):
Use for hill climbing or engine braking on
downhill grades.
M
1 (1st):
Use this position when climbing steep
hills slowly or driving slowly through
deep snow, or for maximum engine
braking on steep downhill grades.
O
Remember not to drive at high speeds
for extended periods of time in lower
than 5th gear. This reduces fuel
economy.
O
Moving the selector lever rapidly to
the same side twice will shift the
ranges in succession.
O
In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may not shift to the selected gear.
This helps maintain driving perfor-
mance and reduces the chance of ve-
hicle damage or loss of control.
O
In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts down to 1st
gear before the vehicle comes to a
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