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2-2. Driving procedures
Changing the gear step
To enter M mode, shift the shift position to M. A desired gear step can be selected
by operating the paddle shift switches.
Changing gear steps in the M position
Gears can be selected by operating the [-] and [+] paddle shift switches.
The gear changes once every time a paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will be held and displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
When the shift position is in the M, the gear will not change unless a paddle shift
switch is operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically changed in
the following situations:
When the vehicle speed drops (downshift only)
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When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is low.
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When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high (upshift only).
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When the needle of the tachometer approaches the red zone (a range which
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exceeds the allowable engine speed).
In the following situation, the gear will not shift even if the paddle shift switch is
operated.
The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
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INFORMATION
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Downshift restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshift operations may be restricted.
In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the paddle shift
switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
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Upshift
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Downshift
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