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GS350_QG_U (OM30C68U)
■Selecting gears in the M position
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by operating the shift 
lever or paddle shift switch es, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the 
shift lever or paddle shift switch is 
operated.
The selected gear, from 1 to 6, will be 
displayed in the meter.
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2
When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever or paddle shift 
switches are operated. However, even when in  the M position, the gears will be automati-
cally changed in the following situation:  When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
 When the automatic transmission fluid  or engine coolant temperature is low.
 When automatic transmission  fluid temperature is high.
 When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which exceeds the 
allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle shift switches 
are operated.  “1st Gear not available due to slippery road  surface” is displayed on the multi informa-
tion display.
 The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).