The indicator lamp in the instrument panel é and the lamp in the W mode selector light up when this gear is selected. No upshift can occur when L is engaged. Select position L for driving in first and second gears. Use

this position to select low gear with no upshift, e.g. when ascending and descending steep grades. The transmission will noticeably shift down from second to first if road speed drops to below 40 km/h (25 mph) when

driving in E Mode and below 10 km/h (6 mph) in S Mode.

Kick-down

Automatic shift to a lower gear (kick-down) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. An upshift will be achieved when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator

pedal slightly. Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds.

"Lock-up"

The transmission has a "lock-up" function which reduces engine speed and saves fuel. "Lock-up" can sometimes be felt as an additional gear change.

pg. 72 Automatic transmission (cont.)

Driving mode selector

The buttons at the base of the gear lever allow you to select driving modes E, S, or W. A new mode can be selected at any time, including while the car is moving.

W Winter/Wet mode

Enhanced Vehicle Traction

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