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■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation
(- Paddle Shifter
(Shift down)(+ Paddle Shifter
(Shift up)
Downshifting when
pulling the
(- paddle
shifter (Changes to a
lower speed number) Upshifting when pulling the (+
paddle shifter
(Changes to a higher
speed number)
17-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation
Each paddle shift operation makes a single speed change.
To change continuously, release the paddle shifter
before pulling it again for the next speed. Recommended Shift Points
Use this table as a guideline for efficient fuel
economy and effective emission control.
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. Shift Up Normal Acceleration
1 to 215 mph (24 km/h)
2 to 3 25 mph (40 km/h)
3 to 440 mph (64 km/h)
4 to 5 47 mph (76 km/h)
5 to 652 mph (84 km/h)
6 to 7 57 mph (92 km/h)
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To switch to the L mode, pull and hold both paddle shifters ((+ and (- ) at the same
time with the shift lever in
(D .
To cancel this mode, pull and hold both paddle shifters again, or press any of the
three driving mode buttons. The L indicator goes off.
■L Mode Operation1L Mode Operation
Use the L mode in the following situations:
• When you want to increase engine braking to
maximum when in 7-speed manual shift mode
• When going up or down hills
• When the IMA battery is low
(L is displayed in the 7-speed
manual shift mode indicator.
Pull both
(+ and (- paddle shifters at the same time.
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Shifting
Fully depress the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears, then
slowly release the pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into
(R, or
shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they do not
“grind.”
When you are not shifting, do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal. This can cause your
clutch to wear out faster.
■Shift Lever Operation
Manual transmission models
1Shifting
NOTICE
Do not shift to (R before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
Shifting to
(R before stopping can damage the
transmission. Recommended Shift Points
Driving in the highest gear that allows the engine to
run and accelerate smoothly helps to optimize fuel
economy and effective emissions control. The
following shift points are recommended:
If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you
are in, the engine speed will enter into the
tachometer's red zone. When this happens, you may
experience a slight jolt.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go
into the tachometer's red zone. Should this occur, it
can severely damage your engine.
There is a metallic part on the shift lever. If you leave the
vehicle parked outside for a long time on a hot day, be
careful before moving the shift lever. Because of heat,
the shift lever may be extremely hot. If the outside
temperature is low, the shift lever may feel cold. Shift Up Normal Acceleration
1st to 2nd15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 47 mph (76 km/h)
5th to 6th52 mph (84 km/h)
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Come on to indicate when a gear change is
appropriate to maintain the most fuel efficient driving style.
The shift up indicator: Comes on when
shifting up is recommended.
The shift down indicator: Comes on when shifting down is recommended.
uThe indicators do not come on in the
SPORT mode.
■Shift Up/Down Indicators1Shift Up/Down Indicators
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.
The shift down indicator does not come on when downshifting from
(2 to (1.
Ambient meter color may change if you do not
change gears 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.READY
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Auto Idle Stop
To help maximize fuel economy, Auto Idle Stop shuts off the engine when the
vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating
conditions. The AUTO STOP indicator blinks at this time.
The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator goes off.
If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator is blinking, a buzzer sounds to notify
you that the Auto Idle Stop function is in operation.
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
1Auto Idle Stop
The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation:
• Increases in the ECON mode, compared to normal
or sport mode, with climate control in use.
• Decreases if you operate the wipers and climate
control simultaneously.
AUTO STOP
Indicator
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The vehicle stops with the shift lever in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
■ Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The low temperature indicator is on.
• The IMA battery charge is low.
• The bars of the ASST/CHRG indicators do not move when accelerating or
decelerating.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph
(15 km/h) after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• The shift lever is in a position other than
(D or (N .
• Airflow from the climate control system increases. (Except when in ECON mode)
uIf you have selected the fan speed manually:
The display shows more than five vertical bars.
• Shift mode is in the L mode.
• is on (the indicator is on).
■ Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:
• The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between
the set temperature and the actual interior temperature. (Except when in ECON mode).
• When humidity in the interior is high.
• The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
The Auto Idle Stop may also activate when the brake
pedal is depressed, and the vehicle slows down to a
speed below 6 mph (10 km/h).
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The brake pedal is released. ■The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed when:
• The shift position is changed to
(R .
• Shift mode set in the L mode.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The pressure to the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.
• The IMA battery charge becomes low.
• The low temperature indicator comes on.
• The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.
• The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.
• The pressure on the brake pedal is repeatedly applied and released slightly.
• The (windshield defogger) button is pressed.
■The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
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Auto Idle Stop
To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
AUTO STOP indicator blinks at this time. The engine then restarts once the vehicle
is about to move again when you depress the clutch pedal fully, and the indicator
goes off.
If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator is blinking, a buzzer sounds to notify
you that the Auto Idle Stop function is in operation.
Manual transmission models
1Auto Idle Stop
If the Auto Idle Stop operating time lasts long enough
to lower the 12 volt battery charge or the IMA battery charge, the engine may not restart automatically.
Manually turn off the engine when you leave your
vehicle.
The duration of Auto Idle Stop operation:• Increases in the ECON mode, compared to normal
or sport mode, with climate control in use.
• Decreases if you operate the wipers and climate
control simultaneously.
AUTO STOP
Indicator
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