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4-2. Driving procedures
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S mode
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When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 6.
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To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
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To protect the automatic transmission, a higher shift range may automati-
cally selected when the fluid temperature is high.
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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed
*
of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (
→
P. 285, 293). To improve
air conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed
*
or turn off Eco drive
mode.
*
: Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system only
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Deactivation of the driving mode
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Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO MODE” button is
pressed, even if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode.
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Sport mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in sport
mode.
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When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
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While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (
→
P. 198)
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When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D.
(
→
P. 210)
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→
P. 460
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