uuWhen DrivinguContinuously Variable Transmission*
Continuously Variable Transmission*
Creeping
β
The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Kickdown
β
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.
* Not available on all models
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Continuously variable transmission models
Shifting
1Shifting
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in (P.
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
β Shift lever positions
The vehicle may move very slightly even in (N while
the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Drive
Used:
β
For normal driving
When temporarily driving in the 7-speed
β
manual shift mode
Drive (S)
Used:
Release Button
β
For better acceleration
To increase engine braking
When going up or down hills
β
β
β
When driving in the 7-speed manual
shift mode
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1Shift Lever Operation
Shift Lever Operation
β
NOTICE
When you change the shift lever from (D to (R and
vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Tachometerβs red zone
Shift Indicator
Use the shift lever position indicator to check the
lever position before pulling away.
M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)
Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
(Transmission System Indicator)
Whichever position the shift lever is in when driving,
blinking transmission system indicator indicates a
transmission problem.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometerβs red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.
Depress the brake pedal and press the
shift lever release button to shift.
Shift without pressing the shift lever
release button.
It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is held down.
Press the shift lever release button
and shift.
Depress the brake pedal first.
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17-Speed Manual Shift Mode
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
β
To improve fuel economy, the transmission may shift
up to a higher speed than the seventh under certain
circumstances. In this case, the number in the shift
indicator remains as 7.
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without releasing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful
when engine braking is needed.
In the 7-speed manual shift mode, the transmission
shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifter
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine speed reaches the lowest
threshold of the higher speed position.
β When the shift lever is in (D:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode temporarily, and the
number is displayed in the shift indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is cancelled automatically if you drive at constant
speed, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.
Shift Down: The engine speed reaches the highest
threshold of the lower speed position.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the (+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed
temporarily before making a turn.
When the engine speed reaches near the
tachometerβs red zone, the transmission shifts up
automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold
of the selected speed position, the transmission shifts
down automatically.
β When the shift lever is in (S:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the
speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down,
the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to
a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.
Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces
may cause the tyres to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is cancelled and goes back
to the normal (D driving mode.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the (+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometerβs
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
You can only pull away in 1st speed.
When cancelling the 7-speed manual shift mode, move the shift lever from (S to
(D. When the 7-speed manual shift mode is cancelled, the M indicator and shift
indicator will turn off.
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17-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation
β
Each paddle shift operation makes a single speed
change.
To change continuously, release the paddle shifter
before pulling it again for the next speed.
(- Paddle Shifter
(Shift down)
(+ Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
The shift indicator blinks when you cannot shift up or
down. It indicates that your vehicle speed is not in its
allowable shifting range.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indicator is blinking.
Downshifting when
pulling the (- paddle
shifter
Upshifting when
pulling the (+ paddle
shifter
(Changes to a lower
speed number)
(Changes to a higher
speed number)
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1Shift Up Indicator
Shift Up Indicator
β
Comes on while the vehicle is in the 7-speed
manual shift mode to indicate when shifting is
appropriate to maintain the most fuel efficient
driving style.
3WARNING
The shift indicator is only a guide to help
you achieve better fuel economy.
Never refer to the Shift Indicators when
road and traffic conditions are unsuitable
or when it may distract you.
The shift up indicator: Comes on when
upshifting is recommended.
This indicator will not prompt you to downshift to
increase engine braking. It is up to you to downshift
to increase engine braking when driving downhill.
Always shift down at the appropriate vehicle speed.
Ambient meter colour may change if you do not shift
up or down when a shift indicator illuminates. This
can result in a change in fuel economy.
Road and traffic conditions may require you to shift
at times other than those indicated.
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