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3-3. Transaxle
Direct Mode (if equipped)
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating
the steering shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the
selector lever in the D range.
While in direct mode, the D and M
indication illuminate and the gear
position in use is illuminated.
Direct mode is canceled (released) under the following conditions.
● The UP switch (
time or longer.
● The vehicle is driven for a certain amount of time or longer (time dif-
fers depending on the driving conditions while operating).
● The vehicle is stopped or moving at a slow speed.
Shifting up and down while in direct mode may not be possible depending on
the vehicle speed. In addition, because direct mode is canceled (released)
depending on the rate of acceleration or if the accelerator is fully depressed,
use of the manual shift mode is recommended if you need to drive the vehicle
in a particular gear for long periods.
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Direct mode indication
) is pulled rearward for a certain amount of
Gear position indication
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