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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
upshift indicator “ ” illuminates, upshifting is possible. When the downshift
indicator “ ” illuminates, downshifting is
possible. When both indicators illuminate,
upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the downshift
indicator turns off.
position to the “M” position to select the
manual mode.
Gearshifts can be performed using the
shift paddle behind the steering wheel.
Select lever/gear position indicator (type
A)
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear position indicator
Select lever/gear position indicator (type
B)
1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear position indicator
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator and upshift indicator and/or downshift indicator on the
combination meter illuminate.
The gear position indicator shows the
currently selected gear in the following
range.
. 1st-to-8th-gear range (when the Sport
Sharp (S#) mode is selected (if equipped))
. 1st-to-6th-gear range (in other situations)
The upshift and downshift indicators show
when a gear shift is possible. When the
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.