Toyota Corolla Hatchback 2023, Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
operated, the shift range
switches to a range that is one
range higher than the current
range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear,
preventing unnecessary upshift-
ing and enabling the level of
engine braking force to be
selected.
1
Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D10, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
■ Gear step functions
● You can choose from 10 levels of
engine braking force.
● A lower gear step will provide
greater engine braking force than
a higher gear step, and the engine
speed will also increase.
■ Deactivation of temporary
10-speed Sport Sequential
Shiftmatic mode (vehicles with
paddle shift switches)
In the following situations, tempo-
rary 10-speed Sport Sequential
Shiftmatic mode will be deactivated:
● When the vehicle is stopped
● If the accelerator pedal is
depressed continuously for more
than a certain amount of time
while in one gear range
● If the accelerator pedal is
depressed abruptly and heavily
● When the shift lever is shifted to a
position other than D
● When the “+” paddle shift switch is
operated for a certain amount of
time continuously
To enter 10-speed sport
sequential shiftmatic mode, shift
the shift lever to M position.
Gear steps can then be selected
by operating the shift lever or
paddle shift switches (if
equipped), allowing you to drive
in the gear step of your choos-
ing.
1
Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the shift lever or paddle shift switch
is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to
M10, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Changing gears in the M
position