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Transmission
STEERING SHIFT SWITCH MANUAL SHIFT MOdE (if equipped)
The Steering Shift Switch A/T Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving
a manual transmission by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm
and torque when more control is desired.
To Use Steering Shift Switches:
• Shift the lever from D or M.
To Shift Up To A
Higher Gear:
• Pull the steering
To Shift down To A
Lower Gear:
• Pull the steering
ACTIVE AdAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL
The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it shifts gears
based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay
in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving
around corners. This feature gives you better control and a more connected
driving experience.
ACCELERATOR PEdAL KICKdOWN SWITCH
The accelerator pedal is equipped with a kickdown switch to give the driver
more control and to improve fuel economy. When you depress the accelerator
95% of the way, you will feel an increase in resistance. Push harder, and you
will feel a click as you activate the kickdown switch. The transmission will
usually downshift (depending on engine speed) and the engine will switch to
maximum power mode. This kickdown switch function is the same in both
Manual mode and in "D".
HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)
This feature helps assist you when accelerating the vehicle from a stop while
on a hill or slope. When the brake pedal is released and the accelerator
pedal is pressed, HLA prevents the vehicle from rolling forward or backward.
It operates on a downward slope when the shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position, and on an upward slope when the shift lever is in a position other
than the reverse (R) position.
NOTE:
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the driver is changing from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
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UP switch (+) once.
DOWN switch (-) once.
The HLA system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of 2.0 seconds while
(if equipped)
- dOWN Shift
Switch
NOTE:
Steering Shift Switches
can be used in "D" or "M".
+ UP Shift
Switch
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