8
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shi\
ft from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with t\
he shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
3
2L
Standard typeMulti-mode type
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
3
2
L
“S”“D”
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in three different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after setting the ignition switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Se
Se
S
H
S
Se
Fron
Auto lock/unlock (if equipped)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shi\
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