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MANUAL SHIFT MODE
Manual Shift Mode g\Xives you the feel of driving a manual \Xtransmission by allowing you
to manually shift to control engine rpm and \Xtorque when more control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode\X:
\fhift the lever from D to M.
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
Tap the shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
Tap the shift lever forward (-) once.
DRIVE SELECTION
SPORT mode will choose a lower gear for increased
acceleration response. It will also hold a lower gear/
delay upshifting when it d\Xetects you are braking or
cornering because it anticipates that you will want to
accelerate out of the turn more quickly.
Push the \fPORT button to switch to \fPORT mode
and the \fPORT mode indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on. Push again\. to turn off.
NOTE: If the \fET button of the cruise control is pushed while\. in \fPORT mode, \fPORT
mode is switched off. \fPORT mode cannot be turned on or off when cornering.
• When the ignition i\.s switched OFF, \fPORT mode is also switched off.
•
Fuel consumption increases slightly when using \fPOR\.T mode.
TRAN\fMI\f\fION
SPORT
button
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TRAN\fMI\f\fION
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL
AAS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission shifts gears based on
road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay in a lower gear
longer than usual wh\Xen going up or down hills or drivin\Xg around corners. This feature
gives you better control and a more connected driving experience.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL KICKDOWN SWITCH
The accelerator pedal is equippe\Xd with a kickdown switch designed
to allow optimal engine performance while accelerating.
When you depress the accelerator 95% of the way, you will feel an
increase in resistance. Push harder, and you will feel a click as you
activate the kickdown switch. The transmission will usually \.downshift
(depending on engin\.e speed) and the e\.ngine will switch to maximum power
mode. This kickdown switch function is the\. same in both Manual \fhift Mod\.e and in “D”.
HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)
HLA helps assist you when accelerating the vehicle from a stop while on a hill\X or slope.
When the brake pedal
is released and the
accelerator pedal is
pushed, HLA prevents
the vehicle from rolling
forward or backward. It
operates on a downward
slope when the shi\.ft
lever is in the reverse
(R) position and on an
upward slope when the
shift lever is in a position
other than the reverse (R) position.
IMPORTANT : The HLA system will hold the v\.ehicle for a maximum of two seconds
while the driver is changing from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
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