2020 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK sport mode

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3-3. Transaxle
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When Driving
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic
transaxle that gives the driver the option of selecting each ge ar instead of
leaving it to the transaxle to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the auto-
matic transaxle functions as a traditional automatic, you shoul d also be aware
that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode and an inappropriate
gear may be retained as the vehicle speed increases. If you not ice the engine
speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you have not acciden-
tally slipped into manual shift mode ( P. 185).
Lock-release button
Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in
the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be
switched ON).
Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any
position.
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to
shift.

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3-8. Drive Selection
Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle)
●When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speed s increases
and it may increase fuel consumption. Toyota recommends that you cancel
the sport mode on normal driving.
● Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
• ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
• Cruise control is operating.
• Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
Press the drive selection switch to
the side (forward) to select
the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch to
the side (backward) to cancel
the sport mode.
●In the following cases, the drive selection is canceled.
• The ignition is switched OFF.
• Cruise control is set.
● Depending on the driving conditions when sport mode is selected , the vehi-
cle may perform shift-down or slightly accelerate.
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle’s drive mode.
When the sport mode is selected, vehicle’s response against
accelerator operation is enhanc ed. This provides additional
quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneu-
vers such as lane changes, merging onto free ways, or passing
other vehicles.
WARNING
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such a s wet or
snow-covered roads. It may cause tire slipping.
Drive Selection Switch

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2253-8. Drive Selection
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When Driving
When the sport mode is selected,
the select mode indicator light
turns on in the combination meter.
If the mode cannot be switched to drive mode, the select mode indicator light
flashes to notify the driver.
Select Mode Indicator Light