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While Operating
Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
• Temporary use: Even when the selector is in the
“D” (Drive) position, you can temporarily shift the
gear by pulling the “+” or “–” paddle shift control
switch. The transmission will automatically
switch back to Normal Mode.
• When the selector lever is in Manual Mode,
shift to the next higher gear by pulling the “+” paddle shift cont\
rol switch on the steering
wheel. Pull the “–” paddle shift control switch to shift into the next lower gear.
Manual Shifting Operation
Arrow-shaped lights in the center of the instrument panel show whether an u\
pshift is possible
and whether a downshift is possible.
Instrument Panel Switches (lower left)
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for details on these switches.
1. Steering Responsive Headlights OFF switch
(if equipped)
2.
Traction Mode / Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
3.
Blind Spot Detection / Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF switch
(if equipped)
4.
Power rear gate switch (if equipped)
5.
Rear gate memory switch (if equipped)
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