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Use the "+" shift paddle to engage a higher gear, or the
"–" paddle to engage a lower gear.
If a requested gear shift is not allowed (typically, because
it would cause engine overspeed or lugging), an audible
signal will sound and the transmission will remain in the
existing gear.
The transmission will automatically downshift during
closed-throttle decelerations, to prevent engine lugging.
When coming to a stop, the transmission will automati-
cally select FIRST (1st) gear. The driver must manually
upshift the transmission (by tapping the + shift paddle)
as the vehicle accelerates.
NOTE: To provide better comfort, the transmission will
up-shift to the next available gear if the engine speed
limit is reached. This feature is only available in NATU-
RAL and ALL WEATHER Modes.
AUTO Mode
In AUTO mode the transmission shifts gears automati-
cally depending on vehicle speed, engine RPM, and
accelerator pedal position.
AUTO is the default operating mode at startup. When in
AUTO mode, AUTO appears in the instrument cluster,
adjacent to the current gear display.
To toggle between AUTO and MANUAL modes, press
the A/M button on the center console.
Accelerating From A Stop
FIRST (1st) and REVERSE (R) can only be engaged (at a
stop) by pressing "1" or "R" when the brake pedal is
pressed.
To drive, press the brake pedal, and select 1 (One) or R
(Reverse) by pressing "1" or "R" using the transmission
gear selector buttons on the center console. Then release
the brake pedal and smoothly press the accelerator pedal.
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