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Starting and operating
& Selection of manual mode
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the “D”
position to the “M” position to select the
manual mode.
turns off.
Gearshifts can be performed using the
paddle shift switch behind the steering
wheel.
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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. The gear
position indicator shows the currently
selected gear in the 1st-to-5th-gear range
(AT models) or 1st-to-6th gear range (CVT
models). The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gearshift is possible.
When the upshift indicator “ ” is on,
upshifting is possible. When the downshift
indicator “ ” is on, downshifting is possible. When both indicators are on, upshifting and downshifting are both possible.
When the vehicle stops (for example, at
traffic signals), the downshift indicator
Pull the “+” of the paddle shift to upshift
one level. Also pull the “−” of the paddle
shift to downshift one level.
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 chang H