DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 3–17
Hold mode
The hold mode switch lets you keep the
transaxle at a specific gear range and
drive the automatic transaxle like a
manual transaxle.
To activate hold mode, push the hold
mode switch on the console. The
HOLD mode indicator will illuminate
on the instrument panel. See “HOLD
MODE INDICATOR” in the index.
Push again to return to normal mode.
Indicator will go off.
Selector lever position
Gear range
D
4
3rd
2
2nd
1
1st
In the event of starting difficulties on
slippery roads, select HOLD and D
4
position. The vehicle will start off in
third gear, greatly reducing slipping and
lose of traction.
To return to normal mode, push the
switch again.
Automatic transaxle emergency shifting
procedure
If a fault has occurred in the automatic
transaxle, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) can be turned on. See
“MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LAMP” in the index.
In this situation, automatic shifting can
be cancelled or shifting may be much
harsher than normal.
You should consult a authorized repairer
as soon as possible when this condition
occurs.
A serious fault in the automatic
transaxle could prevent it from shifting.
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