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PADDLE SHIFT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
• When the transmission is in DRIVE or
SPORT mode, it will operate automatically,
shifting between the nine available gears.
• To activate Paddle Shift mode, simply tap
one of the steering wheel-mounted shift
paddles (+/-) while in DRIVE or SPORT
mode. In DRIVE mode, this will activate a
temporary Paddle Shift mode. The trans-
mission will revert back to normal operation
after a period of time, depending on accel-
erator pedal activity. When the transmission
gear selector is in the SPORT position, tap-
ping either shift paddle will activate "perma-
nent" Paddle Shift mode. The transmission
will remain in Paddle Shift mode until the
driver deliberately disables Paddle Shift (as
described below). Tapping (-) to enter
Paddle Shift mode will downshift the trans-
mission to the next lower gear, while using
(+) to enter Paddle Shift mode will retain the
current gear. When Paddle Shift is active, the current transmission gear is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
• In Paddle Shift mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by
the driver, unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the
selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as explained below.
• If Paddle Shift is engaged while in DRIVE mode, the transmission will automatically shift up
when maximum engine speed is reached. Lack of accelerator pedal activity will cause the
transmission to revert to automatic operation.
• If Paddle Shift is engaged while in SPORT mode, the transmission will remain in the selected
gear even when maximum engine speed is reached (except the transmission will upshift
automatically from 1st to 2nd gear at wide open throttle, if necessary). Otherwise, the
transmission will upshift only when commanded by the driver.
• In either DRIVE or SPORT mode, the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle
slows to a stop (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear. Tapping the (+)
paddle (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. After a stop, the driver should manually
upshift (+) the transmission as the vehicle accelerates.
• Holding the (-) paddle depressed will downshift the transmission to the lowest gear possible at
the current speed.
To disengage Paddle Shift mode, press and hold the (+) shift paddle until "D" or "S" is once again
indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of Paddle Shift mode at any time
without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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Shift Paddles
1 — (-) Paddle Shift
2 — (+) Paddle Shift
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