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The automatic
transmission
features a
performance
Sport shift
mode and a
manually
shifted Driver
Shift Control
(DSC) mode.
Sport Shift Mode
In the Sport shift mode, the transmission
will delay upshifts and allow earlier
downshifts to enhance performance.
• To activate Sport shift mode, move
the shift lever to the right of the Drive
(D) position. Do not move the shift
lever up or down to the + or – posi-
tion; otherwise, Driver Shift Control
will be enabled.
The current gear is shown in the Driver
Information Center.
Driver Shift Control
DSC allows the driver to shift gears
similar to a manual transmission.
To enable DSC, move the shift lever to
the right of the Drive (D) position.
• To upshift, tap the lever forward (+).
• To downshift, tap the lever
rearward (–).
The current gear is shown in the Driver
Information Center. The transmission will
stay in this gear until you shift or the
vehicle slows down significantly.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Rear Seat Pass-Through
The rear seat has a center pass-through
section that may be folded forward to
gain access to the trunk or for carrying
long loads. The back of the pass-
through also has two cupholders.
• To fold the pass-through, press the
lock button on the top center of the
middle seat and pull down the pass-
through section.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
Sport Shift Mode and
Driver Shift Control (if equipped)
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
The sunroof control is
located on the over-
head console.
• To tilt (vent) the
sunroof, turn the
control counterclockwise to one of the
three tilt positions.
• To open the sunroof, turn the control
clockwise to one of the six open posi-
tions. The sunshade will open with
the sunroof.
• To close the sunroof, turn the control
to the closed position (
).
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Sunroof (if equipped)