2-1. Driving procedures
Changing shift ranges in S mode
When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be operated as
follows:
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to "5" or "4" accord-
ing to vehicle speed.
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Shift ranges and their functions
● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.
Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
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Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air
conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. (P. 342, 350) To improve air con-
ditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
Automatic return to normal driving mode
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If snow mode or sport mode is selected, the driving mode will automatically return
to normal mode when the hybrid system is turned off.
S mode
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When the shift range is "5" or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the
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shift range to "6".
To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically occur.
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Upshifting
Downshifting
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