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Starting and operating / Continuously variable transmission
signals ) the gear will be automatically shifted to the 1st position and the downshift indicator will turn off .
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel .
To upshift to the next higher gear position , pull the shift paddle that has “+” indicated on it . To downshift to the next lower gear position , pull the shift paddle that has “–” indicated on it .
To deselect the manual mode , return the select lever to the “ D ” position from the “ M ” position .
CAUTION
Do not place or hang anything on the shift paddles . Doing so may result in accidental gear shifting .
NOTE
Please read the following points carefully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode .
. If you attempt to shift down when the engine speed is too high , i . e ., when a downshift would push the tachometer needle beyond the red zone , beeps will be emitted to warn you that the downshift is not possible . . If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low , the transmission will not respond . . You can perform a skip-shift ( for example , from 4th to 2nd ) by operating the shift paddle twice in rapid succession . . The transmission automatically selects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving . . If the temperature of the transmission fluid becomes too high , the “ AT OIL TEMP ” warning light on the combination meter will illuminate . Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe location and let the engine idle until the warning light turns off .
& Selection of “ L ” ( if equipped )
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“ L ” is for using engine braking when going down a hill , etc . To select this mode , move the select lever from the “ D ” position to the “ L ” position .
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