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*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving condi-
tions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driving. You
can choose shift range suitable for your driving situation by operat ing the paddle shift
switches.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges,
controls engine braking force, and prevents unnecessary upshifting.
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. The shift
range can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D8, will
be displayed on the meter.
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P.22)
Selecting shift ranges in the D position
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To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected by operating the shift
lever or paddle shift switches, allowing yo u to drive in the gear of your choosing.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set auto-
matically to S4, S5 or S6 according to vehi-
cle’s speed. However, the initial shift range
may be set to S3 if AI-SHIFT has operated
while the shift lever was in the D position.
( P.20)
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift range.
Selecting shift ranges in S mode
Meter displayFunction
S2 - S8A gear in the range between S1 and the selected gear is automati-
cally chosen depending on vehicle speed and driving conditions
S1Setting the gear at S1