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Driving your vehicle
Paddle shifter (if equipped)
The paddle shifter is available when the
shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or
the manual shift mode.
With the shift lever in the D posi-
tion
The paddle shifter will operate when the
vehicle speed is more than
6 mph (10 km/h).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear and the system
changes from automatic mode to manual
mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower than 6
mph (10 km/h), if you depress the accel-
erator pedal for more than 5 seconds or
if you move the shift lever from Manual
Shift Mode to D (Drive), the system
changes from manual mode to automatic
mode.
With the shift lever in the manual
shift mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to
shift up or down one gear.
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are
pulled at the same time, gear change
may not occur.
Shift-Lock System
For your safety, the automatic transmis-
sion has a shift-lock system which pre-
vents shifting the transmission from P
(Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or place the ignition
switch in the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
NOTICE
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