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ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFT
DRIVER MODE CONTROL
The automatic transmission shift lever always starts in a center position, represented by a dot on the shift pattern displayed on top of the shift lever. The selected gear position illuminates in red. After shift-ing, the shift lever returns to the center position.
Park — Press the button (A) on top of the lever to shift into Park.
To shift out of Park, with the ignition on and the brake pedal applied, press and hold the shift lock button (B) on the left side of the lever and select the desired gear.
Reverse — Press and hold the shift lock button on the left side of the lever and move the lever forward and then left to shift into Reverse.
Neutral — Move and hold the lever forward for 2 seconds to shift into Neutral.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for an extended period. It will automatically shift into Park.
Drive — Move the lever rearward to shift into Drive.
Tap Shift Mode — With the transmission in Drive, pull back on the lever to activate Manual Mode. Press the left steering wheel paddle to downshift and the right paddle to upshift. Pull back on the lever again to return to Drive.
To temporarily take control of gear selection while in Drive (D), press either paddle behind the steering wheel. Automatic shifting returns after no manual shifts have occurred for 7 to 10 seconds.
The current gear will be displayed on the instrument cluster. If current speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
Automated Car Wash Mode
To exit the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the engine running:
1. While pressing the brake pedal, open the driver's door and then shift to Neutral.
2. The indicator should show N. If it does not, select Neutral again.
3. Upon returning to the vehicle, shift into Park.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The Driver Mode Control automatically adjusts the steering, suspension, and powertrain
tuning based on the selected mode.
Press the AWD buttonF to send power to all four wheels. The button indicator will stay on when AWD is active.
Press the Sport button (Avenir model) for enhanced steering and suspension performance.
Press the Tow/Haul button when towing or hauling a heavy load.
Note: On Avenir models equipped with Sport mode and Tow/Haul mode, pressing the Tow/Haul button also activates Sport mode.See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.F Optional equipment
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