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DRIVING
DRIVING
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a
complete stop and keep the brake pedal pressed. Operating the shift lever
before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Shifting
Change your vehicle’s gears to begin driving
.
Shift Lever
Park (P):
Used for parking or starting/stopping the
engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release
button to shift.
Reverse (R):
Used for reversing.
Neutral (N):
Used for idling.
Drive (D):
Used for normal driving or sequential
Sequential Shift Mode
Use the paddle shifters to change gears from 1st through 6th gears without
removing your hands from the steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in D:
The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode
momentarily, and the gear indicator comes on. When you start driving at a
constant speed, sequential shift mode automatically switches off, and the
gear indicator goes off. Hold the (+) paddle shifter for two seconds to return to
normal drive.
When the shift lever is in D (with SPORT mode):
The vehicle goes into
sequential shift mode, and the M (sequential shift) indicator and gear indicator
come on. Shift gears up or down using the paddle shifters. At speeds of 6 mph
(10 km/h) or less, the vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st gear. If you do
not operate the paddle shifters while in 1st gear, the transmission automatically
shifts up to 2nd gear.
To cancel this mode, press the SPORT button (see page 78) or pull the (+)
paddle shifter for a few seconds. When sequential shift mode is canceled, the M
indicator and gear indicator go off.
Second gear lock mode:
If you pull the (+) paddle shifter while stopped or
driving at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, the gear is locked in 2nd gear. This makes it
easier to pull away on slippery surfaces, such as snow-covered roads.
To cancel this mode, pull the (-) paddle shifter.
Recommended shift points
(-) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down
to a lower gear.
(+) Paddle shifter:
Pull to shift up to a
higher gear.
Shift Up
Normal Acceleration
1st to 2nd
17 mph (28 km/h)
2nd to 3rd
27 mph (44 km/h)
3rd to 4th
36 mph (57 km/h)
4th to 5th
41 mph (66 km/h)
5th to 6th
44 mph (71 km/h)
SPORT Mode
SPORT mode increases engine performance and
handling, which is suitable for driving on hills or
through curves on mountain roads.
Press the SPORT button behind the shift lever to
turn Sport mode on or off.
Release button