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DRIVING
DRIVING
Paddle Shifters*
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from the
steering wheel.
*if equipped
When driving in ECON or NORMAL mode:
The vehicle goes into manual shift
mode temporarily, and the gear number appears in the shift indicator. When you
start traveling at a constant speed or accelerate, manual shift mode automatically
switches off, and the gear number goes off.
When driving in SPORT mode:
The vehicle goes into manual shift mode, and
the M indicator and gear number appear in the shift indicator. If the vehicle
speed increases and the engine speed approaches the tachometer’s red zone,
the transmission automatically shifts up.
As the vehicle speed slows down, the
transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to a
stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st gear.
You can cancel manual shift mode by pressing any of the three driving mode
buttons, or by pulling the (+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
L mode operation:
Use L mode when you want to increase engine braking to
maximum when in manual shift mode, when going up or down hills, or when the
IMA battery is low. Pull and hold both paddle shifters (+) and (-) at the same time.
The L indicator is displayed in the shift indicator. To cancel this mode, pull and
hold both paddle shifters again, or press any of the three driving mode buttons.
The L indicator goes off.
M indicator/gear
position indicator
Shift up
1 to 2
15 mph (24 km/h)
2 to 3
25 mph (40 km/h)
3 to 4
40 mph (64 km/h)
4 to 5
5 to 6
52 mph (84 km/h)
6 to 7
57 mph (92 km/h)
Normal acceleration
47 mph (76 km/h)
Recommended shift points
(-) paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down
to a lower gear.
(+) paddle shifter:
Pull to shift up to
a higher gear.
Manual Transmission*
Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears.
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer’s red
zone. This can severely damage your engine.
NOTICE
Shift up
1st to 2nd
15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd
25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th
40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th
47 mph (76 km/h)
5th to 6th
52 mph (84 km/h)
Normal acceleration
Recommended shift points
*if equipped
Shift indicators
Indicates when a gear change is appropriate to
maintain the most fuel-efficient driving style while
driving in ECON or NORMAL mode.
Shift up indicator: Comes on when shifting up is
recommended.
Shift down indicator: Comes on when shifting down
is recommended.
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