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4-2. Driving procedures
Automatic deactivation of shift range
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selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will
be deactivated in the following situations:
When the vehicle comes to a stop
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for
more than a certain period of time
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When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-
tion other than D
Selecting gears in the M position
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to
M. Gears can then be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the
gear of your choice. The gear can be
selected by operating the shift lever or
the "-" and "+" paddle shift switches.
1
Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the shift
lever or paddle shift switch is operated.
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The selected gear, from 1 to 6, will be fixed
and displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the shift lever or
paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:
When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed further, while driving
(downshift only).
When the needle of the tachometer
is in the red zone (the range which
exceeds the allowable revs of the
engine).
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Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
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