Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
NOTE
If the select lever is in the “N” position
when you stop the engine for parking,
you may not subsequently be able to
move it to the “R” and “P” positions. If
this happens, turn the ignition switch to
the “ON” position. You will then be able
to move the select lever to the “P”
position.
! D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving. The
transmission shifts automatically and continuously into a suitable gear according to
the vehicle speed and the acceleration
you require. Also, while driving up and
down a hill, the transmission assists and
controls the driving performance and
engine braking while corresponding to
the road grade.
When more acceleration is required in the
“D” position, depress the accelerator
pedal fully to the floor and hold that
position. The transmission will automatically downshift. When you release the
pedal, the transmission will return to the
original gear position.
For models with manual mode, if one of
the shift paddles behind the steering
wheel is operated while driving in the “D”
position, the transmission will temporarily
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switch to the manual mode. In this mode,
you can shift into any gear position using
the shift paddles. For details about the
manual mode, refer to “Selection of
manual mode” F7-21. Once the vehicle
speed stabilizes, the transmission will
switch from the manual mode back to
the “D” position for normal driving.
& Selection of manual mode (if
equipped)
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Upshift indicator
Downshift indicator
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.
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the “D”
position to the “M” position to select the
manual mode.
The gear position indicator shows the
currently selected gear in the 1st-to-6thgear range. The upshift and downshift
indicators show when a gear shift is
possible. When the 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.
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