∙ DS (Drive Sport) mode - Move the shif tlever from D (Drive) to Ds (Drive Sport).
The position indicator in the meter
shows a “Ds.” In DS (Drive Sport) mode,
transmission operation changes to
"Sporty” driving shif t operation, creating
a more aggressive acceleration feeling
than the D (Drive) mode and a gear
change sensation when the driver ac-
celerates or uses the paddle shif ters (if
so equipped). During DS (Drive Sport)
mode operation, the driver must move
the shif t lever from the Ds (Drive Sport)
position to the D (Drive) position and
back again to re-select DS (Drive Sport)
mode.
∙ To cancel the DS mode, return the shif t lever to the D (Drive) position. The trans-
mission returns to the automatic drive
mode.
The CVT can operate in two manual drive
modes: ∙ M (Manual) mode (if so equipped) - With the shif t lever in the Ds (Drive Sport)
position, moving the paddle shif ters up
(+) or down (–) produces noticeable up-
shif ts and downshif ts. The position indi-
cator in the meter shows an “M.” ∙ To cancel DS (Drive Sport) mode return
the shif t lever to the D (Drive) mode.
Follow these procedures for maximum ve-
hicle performance and driving enjoyment.
NOTE:
Engine power may be automatically re-
duced to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.
Starting the vehicle
