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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 will illuminate. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light turns off.
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& Selection of“ L”( If Equipped) s07bg03 |
“ 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.
When selected, the indicator“ L” will
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illuminate on the combination meter.
To deselect“ L”, move the select lever to the“ D” position.
& Driving Tips s07bg05
NOTE
If the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, driving torque may be restrained. This is not a malfunction.
. On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin( for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill safely and easily by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode.
. Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the“ D” or“ R” position.
. Make sure to apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission.
. Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the“ D” position. Use the brake instead.
. The engine may, on rare occasions, knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a malfunction.
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Starting and Operating
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