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• For EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
equipped
vehicles with [AUTO
HOLD] function used while driving,
if the ignition button has been
turned [OFF], the electronic park‐
ing brake will be engaged auto‐
matically. Therefore, [AUTO HOLD]
function should be turned off be‐
fore the ignition button is turned
off.
D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving posi‐
tion. The transmission will automatical‐
ly shift through a 8-gear sequence,
providing the best fuel economy and
power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
accelerator fully, at which time the
transmission will automatically down‐
shift to the lower gear.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop be‐
fore shifting into D (Drive).
Manual mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the D
(Drive) position into the manual gate.
To return to D (Drive) range operation,
push the shift lever back into the main
gate.
In manual mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you
to make gearshifts rapidly.
Up (+): Push the lever forward
once to shift up one gear
.
Down (-): Pull the lever backwards
once to shift down one
gear.
NOTICE
• In manual mode, the driver must
execute upshifts in accordance
with road conditions, taking care
to keep the engine speed below
the red zone.
• In manual mode, only the 8 for‐
ward gears can be selected. To re‐
verse or park the vehicle, move
the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
or P (Park) position as required.
• In manual mode, downshifts are
made automatically when the ve‐
hicle slows down. When the vehicle
stops, 1st gear is automatically
selected.
• In manual mode, when the engine
rpm approaches the red zone shift
points are varied to upshift auto‐
matically.
• To maintain the required levels of
vehicle performance and safety,
the system may not execute cer‐
tain gearshifts when the shift lev‐
er is operated.
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Driving your vehicle
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