Operation Manual

Manual shift mode
The transmission enters the manual shift mode by
moving the shift lever to the left side in the “D”
range. You can select the manual shift range
either by moving the shift lever up or down, or by
pulling the right-side or left-side paddle shifter (if
so equipped). To cancel the manual shift mode,
return shift lever to the right D (Drive) position.
The transmission returns to automatic driving
mode.
When the shift lever is shifted from D (Drive) to
the manual shift gate
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A
with the vehicle stopped
or while driving, the transmission enters the
manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected
manually. Shift ranges can also be selected using
the shift paddles (if so equipped) on the steering
wheel
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B
and
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C
. In the manual shift mode, the
shift range is displayed on the position indicator
in the meter. When shifting the shift lever to the
manual shift gate, the position indicator displays
1 (first) up to 7 (seventh) depending on vehicle
speed.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
1⇔ 2 ⇔ 3 ⇔ 4 ⇔ 5 ⇔ 6 ⇔ 7
7 (7th)
Use this position for all normal forward driving at
highway speeds.
M5 (5th) and M6 (6th)
Use this position when driving up long slopes, or
for engine braking when driving down long
slopes.
M4 (4th), M3 (3rd) and M2 (2nd)
Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill
grades.
M1 (1st)
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly
or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or
mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep
downhill grades.
● Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time in lower than 6
range. This reduces fuel economy.
When shifting up
Move the shift lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts to
higher range.)
When shifting down
Move the shift lever to the ⫺ (down) side. (Shifts
to lower range.)
● Moving the shift lever rapidly to the same
side twice will shift the ranges in succession.
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