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Manual shift mode
When the selector lever is in the manual shift
gate, the transmission is ready for the manual
shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected manu-
ally by moving the selector lever up or down, or
pulling the right-side or left-side paddle shifter
(if so equipped).
When shifting up, move the selector lever to the
+ (up) side or pull the right-side paddle shifter
(+)
䊊
A
(if so equipped). The transmission shifts
to the higher range.
When shifting down, move the selector lever to
the
⫺
(down) side or pull the left-side paddle
shifter (
⫺
)
䊊
B
(if so equipped). The transmis-
sion shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode, return
the selector lever to the D (Drive) 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 temporarily. The trans-
mission will automatically return to the D (Drive)
position after a short period of time. If you want
to return to the D (Drive) position manually, pull
and hold the paddle shifter for about 1.5 sec-
onds.
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
6
→
←
M
7
M
7 (7th) :
Use these positions for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.
M
6 (6th) and
M
5 (5th) :
Use this position when driving up long slopes,
or for engine braking when driving down long
slopes.
M
4 (4th),
M
3 (3rd) and
M
2 (2nd) :
Use these positions 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.
●
Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time in lower than 7th
gear. This reduces fuel economy.
●
Moving the selector lever rapidly to the same
side twice will shift the ranges in succes-
sion.
●
In the manual shift mode, the transmission
may not shift to the selected gear. This helps
maintain driving performance and reduces
the chance of vehicle damage or loss of con-
trol.
When this situation occurs, the Automatic
Transmission (AT) position indicator light (on
the dot matrix liquid crystal display) will
blink and the chime will sound.
Paddle shifters (if so equipped)
SSD1099
5-14
Starting and driving
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