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The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the
shift lever/button console, allows the driver
to switch from NORMAL mode to SPORT
mode (if equipped).
For more information, refer to the "Drive
Mode Integrated Control System" section
in Chapter 6 of the complete Owner's
Manual.
DS (Drive Sporty) mode
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To shift into DS mode, move the shift
lever from D (Drive) to the left, without
upshifting to the + or downshifting to
the -.
The engine and transmission control
logic is automatically optimized for
sporty driving.
In DS mode, if you move the shift lever
+ (Up) or - (Down), the gear changes to
the manual shift mode. If the shift lever
is moved back to D (Drive), it changes to
D (Drive) and shifts automatically. The
vehicle performs according to the mode
selected from the drive mode (NORMAL,
SPORT).
Manual shift mode (lever type)
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⡣
: + (Up),
⡤
: - (Down)
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
moving, the manual shift mode is
selected by pushing the shift lever from
the D (Drive) position into the manual
gate. To return to D (Drive), push the shift
lever back into the main gate.
In manual shift mode, moving the shift
lever backward and forward allows you
to select the desired range of gears for
the current driving conditions.
+ (Up): Push the lever forward once to
shift up one gear.
- (Down): Pull the lever backwards once
to shift down one gear.
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Downshifts are made automatically
when the vehicle slows down. When
the vehicle stops, the first gear is
automatically selected.
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When the engine RPM approaches the
red zone, the transmission upshifts
automatically.
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If the driver pushes the lever to + (Up)
or - (Down), the transmission may not
shift if the next gear is outside of the
allowable engine RPM range.
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When driving on slippery roads, push
the shift lever to + (Up) side to shift
into the second gear that is better for
smooth driving on a slippery road.
Push the shift lever to - (Down) side to
shift back to the 1st gear.
