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Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped)
Gearshift lever positions (Main
shift gate)
"P" PARK
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This position locks the transmission to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving. The engine can
be started from the "PARK" position.
"R" REVERSE
Move the lever to this position only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
CAUTION
Never shift into the "P" (PARK) or "R"
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion. If the lever is shifted into the "P"
(PARK) or "R" (REVERSE) position while
the vehicle is in motion, the transmission
may be damaged.
"N" NEUTRAL
At this position, the transmission is disen-
gaged. It is the same as the neutral position on
a manual transaxle and should be used when
the vehicle is not moving for an extended
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length of time during driving, such as in a
traffic jam.
WARNING
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Never move the gearshift lever to the "N"
(NEUTRAL) position while driving since
you could accidentally slip it into the "P"
(PARK) or "R"(REVERSE) position and
the engine speed could rise, damaging the
transmission.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling when
stopped on a slope, the engine should be
started in the "P" (PARK) position.
Although the engine can be started when
the vehicle is in the "N" (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion, for safety reasons, do not start the
engine in the "N" (NEUTRAL) position.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
when the vehicle is in "N" (NEUTRAL)
position, or when shifting into or out of
"N" (NEUTRAL) position, to prevent roll-
ing.
"D" DRIVE
This position is used for most city and high-
way driving. Engine shifting and braking are
done automatically as needed, depending on
road conditions.
CAUTION
Never shift into the "D" (DRIVE) position
from the "R" (REVERSE) position while the
vehicle is in motion.
If the lever is shifted into the "D" (DRIVE)
from the "R" (REVERSE) position while the
vehicle is in motion, the transmission may be
damaged.
NOTE
For information on manual shift gate opera-
tion, please refer to "Manual shift" on page
5-64.
When the engine is cold, upshifts occur at a
higher vehicle speed than when the engine is
warm.
This control is performed to quickly warm
up the engine. It does not indicate a malfunc-
tion. After the vehicle has been driven for a
while, upshifts will occur at the regular
engine speeds.
Twin Clutch SST control mode
Select the control mode from the following
three types to suit the driving conditions.
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