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Shifting can be performed even while the
accelerator pedal is depressed.
This allows the driver to enjoy sporty driving,
such as quick cornering, by nimbly down-
shifting to reduce vehicle speed just before
entering a curve.
CAUTION
When manually shifting while the vehicle is
being driven, select the correct shift position
to control the engine speed so that the
tachometer indicator does not enter the red
zone.
Sudden engine braking and rapid accelera-
tion can cause the vehicle to skid. Shift down
according to road conditions and vehicle
speed.
Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped)
CAUTION
If both the left and right sportronic steering
wheel shifters are operated at the same time,
the transmission may not change gears.
NOTE
Only the forward gears 1 to 6 can be
selected.
To reverse or park, place the gearshift lever
in the "R" (REVERSE) or "P" (PARK) posi-
tion.
During manual shifting, downshifting will be
performed automatically when the vehicle
slows down and the transmission will down-
shift to 1st gear before the vehicle stops.
If the gearshift lever or sportronic steering
wheel shifters are operated repeatedly, the
transmission will also shift repeatedly.
In order to ensure driving performance,
upshifting may not occur depending on the
vehicle speed even if the gearshift lever or
sportronic steering wheel shifters are oper-
ated. In addition, in order to prevent exces-
sive engine speed, the buzzer sounds and
downshifting may not occur depending on
the vehicle speed even if the gearshift lever
or sportronic steering wheel shifters are
operated.
When driving in an aggressive manner
involving high engine rpm, sudden accelera-
tion and/or deceleration, the Twin Clutch
SST could take longer to shift due to higher
fluid temperatures.
Shifting using the gearshift lever
Selecting manual shifting
While the vehicle is stopped or being driven,
move the gearshift lever from the "D"
(DRIVE) position in the main shift gate
toward the driver's seat to select manual
shifting.
Shifting up and shifting down
Each time the gearshift lever is pulled rear-
ward, the transmission shifts up 1 gear.
In addition, each time the gearshift lever is
pushed forward, the transmission shifts down
1 gear.
Features and controls
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