Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
& Selection of manual mode
Gearshifts can be performed using the
shift paddle behind the steering wheel.
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With the vehicle either moving or station-
ary, move the select lever from the “D”
position to the “M” position to select the
manual mode.
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Upshift indicator
Downshift indicator
Gear position indicator
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator and upshift indica-
tor and/or downshift indicator on the
combination meter illuminate. The gear
position indicator shows the currently
selected gear in the 1st-to-6th (3.6 L
models)/7th (2.5 L models) gear range.
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 turns off.
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
light illuminates and shows the current
gear condition.
CAUTION
Do not place or hang anything on the
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