Operation Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
*
1
: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
*
2
: By selecting gear step using paddle shift switches, you can control engine
braking forces.
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and driv-
ing in mountainous regions.
The “SPORT” indicator will come
on.
Press the switch once more to
return the normal mode.
Shift position purpose
Shift position Function
P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D
Normal driving*
1
or temporary gear step selection
driving
*
2
M
7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving
(P. 193)
Selecting a driving mode