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SELECTION OF MANUAL MODE s07bg02
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With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the“ D” position to the“ M” position to select the manual mode.
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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.
While driving with the select lever in the“ D” position, if you change gears by operating the shift paddle, the gear position indicator illuminates and shows the current gear condition.
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Gear position indicator
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When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator on the combination meter illuminates. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected gear in the 1st-to-6th gear range.
Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel.
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.
When you switch to manual mode, the first gear position is“ 4”.. In order to ensure safety and appropriate driving performance, downshifting operations are restricted. If the paddle shift lever is operated at a vehicle speed at which downshifting is not possible, a beep will sound to alert the driver that the downshift cannot be made.
. When the gear position is“ 3” or less, the gears will automatically upshift
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