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Automatic Transmission Features
Driver Shift Control
Driver Shift Control allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be used to
drive the vehicle in a sportier manner or to downshift when driving on a downhill grade to
provide engine braking.
• Move the shift lever to the left of the Drive (D) position. Tap the shift lever forward (+) to
upshift or rearward (–) to downshift (A). The currently selected gear will be displayed in
the Driver information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur. When
coming to a stop, the transmission will automatically shift to 1st gear.
Sport Mode
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In the Sport mode, the suspension control and steering effort are enhanced and the auto-
matic transmission has firmer shifting.
• Move the shift lever to the left of the Drive (D) position to engage Sport mode. Sport
Mode Activated will be displayed in the Driver Information Center. The current gear is
displayed next to the gear indicator on the tachometer.
Fuel Economy (Eco) Mode
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The Fuel Economy (Eco) mode (on turbocharged V6 models only) can improve the
vehicle’s fuel economy by changing the transmission shift points and making several other
fuel-saving adjustments. Driving performance is more conservative when the Eco mode
is active.
• Press the
ECO
button (B) by the shift lever to turn the Eco mode on or off. The ECO
light will illuminate in the instrument cluster when active.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
B
A
