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NOTE:
• If the SET button of the cruise control is pushed while in SPORT mode, SPORT
mode is switched off. SPORT mode cannot be turned on or off when cornering.
• When the ignition is switched off, SPORT mode is also switched off.
• Fuel consumption increases slightly when using SPORT mode.
DRIVE SELECTION (if equipped)
SPORT mode will choose a lower gear for increased
acceleration response. It will also hold a lower gear/delay
upshifting when it detects you are braking or cornering
because it anticipates that you will want to accelerate out
of the turn more quickly.
Push the
SPORT
button to switch to SPORT mode and
the SPORT mode indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on. Push again to turn off.
SPORT
Button
HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)
HLA helps assist you when accelerating the vehicle from a stop while
on a hill or slope.
When the brake pedal
is released and the
accelerator pedal is
pushed, HLA prevents
the vehicle from rolling
forward or backward.
It operates on a
downward slope when
the shift lever is in the reverse (R) position, and on an upward slope when the
shift lever is in a position other than the reverse (R) position.
NOTE:
The HLA system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of 2.0 seconds while
the driver is changing from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
Transmission
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL
AAS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission 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.
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