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The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it shifts gears based
on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay in a lower
gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving around corners.
This feature gives you better control and a more connected driving experience.
Transmission
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMiSSiON
• Push the clutch pedal completely down
to start the engine and to shift gears.
• To place the transmission in Reverse,
place shifter in the neutral position, push
the shifter knob down, move to the left
and push forward.
SPORT
A/T
MANUAL SHifT MODE
The Sport
A/T
Manual Shift Mode gives you the
feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing
you to manually shift to control engine rpm and
torque when more control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
•
Shift the lever from D to M.
NOTE:
Changing to manual
mode can be done while driving
the vehicle.
To Shift Up To A Higher gear:
•
Tap shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down To A Lower gear:
•
Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
Lower
gear
Higher
gear
With Brake
Pushed
Your aluminum wheels have a protective
coating on them. Only use a mild soap or
neutral detergent with a sponge or soft cloth
to clean them.
CAUTiON:
Using a wire brush, polishing
compound, solvent, or any type of abrasive
cleaner may damage the protective coating.
ALUMiNUM WHEEL CARE
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