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■Driving mode
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To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “- ” or “+” paddle shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be downshifted to a range
that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions.
When the “+” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range will be one gear higher than the
gear in use during normal D position driving.
Changing the shift range allo ws restriction of the highest gear, preventing unnecessary
upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
8-speed models: The selected shift range,
from D1 to D8, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
6-speed models: The selected shift range,
from D1 to D6, will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.
■Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provid e greater engine braking forces than a higher shift range.
Selecting the driving mode
Selecting shift ranges in the D position
A
B
Meter displayFunction
D2 - D8 (8-speed
models)
A gear in the range between 1 and the selected gear is automati-
cally chosen depending on vehi cle speed and driving conditions
D2 - D6 (6-speed
models)
D11st gear is set

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To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by operating the shift
lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choice.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the shift
lever or paddle shift switch is operated.
8-speed models: The selected gear, from
M1 to M8, will be fixed and displayed on the
multi-informat ion display.
6-speed models: The selected gear, from
M1 to M6, will be fixed and displayed on the
multi-informat ion display.
Selecting gears in the M position
A
B
When in the M position, the g ear will not change unless the shift lever or paddle shift
switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically changed in the fol-
lowing situation:
● When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
● When the automatic transmi ssion fluid or engine coolant temperature is low.
● When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
● When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which exceeds the
allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the g ear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle shift switches
are operated.
● “Slippery Road Cannot Shift to Lower Gear” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
● The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).

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■Display (except F SPORT models)
By selecting menu icons on the multi-infor-
mation display, a variety of driving-related
information can be displayed. The multi-
information display can also be used to
change display settin gs and other vehicle
settings.
Warning or advice pop-up displays are also
displayed in certain situations.
■Display (F SPORT models)
 Main meter in center position
The multi-information display presents the
driver with a variety of driving-related infor-
mation.
Warning or advice pop-up displays are also
displayed in certain situations.
 Main meter moved to the right
By selecting menu icons on the multi-infor-
mation display, a variety of driving-related
information can be displayed. The multi-
information display can also be used to
change display settin gs and other vehicle
settings.
Warning or advice pop-up displays are also
displayed in certain situations.
Multi-information Display
Display and menu icons

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/ : Select menu icons
/ : Change displayed content,
scroll up/down the screen and move
the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
 Except F SPORT models
Display the top screen and re turn to the previous screen
Press and hold : Register current screen as the top screen
Call sending/receiving and history display
Linked with the hands-free system, sending or receiving call is displayed. For details
regarding the hands-free system, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
 F SPORT models
Move the main meter and retu rn to the previous screen
Call sending/receiving and history display
Linked with the hands-free system, sending or receiving call is displayed. For details
regarding the hands-free system, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Changing the meter display
A
B
C
D
C
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Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when Eco drive
mode or sport mode is selected.
2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel
economy through moderate throttle
characteristics and by controlling the
operation of the ai r conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the
driving mode select switch is turned to
the left, the Eco drive mode indicator
will come on.
3Sport mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode also changes the steering feel, making it suitable for when agile driving response
is desired, such as when driv ing on roads with many curves.
When not in sport mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT” indicator will come on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
A
B

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Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension System
1Normal mode/Customized mode
Normal mode and customized mode
are selected by pressing the driving
mode select switch . Each time the
switch is pressed, the driving mode
changes between normal mode and
customized mode. When customized
mode is selected, the “Customize” indi-
cator will be illuminated.
When Eco drive mode or sport mode
is selected, pressing the switch
changes the driving mode to normal
mode.
•Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
• Customized mode
Allows you to drive with the following functions set to your preferred settings. Custom-
ized mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode customization display of the
Center Display.
FunctionSetting
Powertrain
Normal
Power
Eco
ChassisNormal
Sport
Air conditioning systemNormal
Eco

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2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly ma nner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle characteristics an d by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indi cator will come on.
3Sport mode
• SPORT S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode is suitable for when agile driving resp onse is desired, such as when driving on
roads with many curves.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S” indicator will come on.
• Sport S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering pe rformance and driving stability by simultaneously con-
trolling the steering and susp ension in addition to the transmission and engine. Suitable
for sportier driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S+” indicator will come on.

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1Louder
2Lower
When the dial is turned to the lowest
volume, driving sound will be turned off
and the indicator will go off.
ASC (Active Sound Control) (if equipped)
The ASC system is an electronic sound system that generates driving sound, conveying
the kinetic situations of the vehicle’s acceleration and deceleration to the driver through
the speakers behind the instrument panel. The vehicle’s response to the driver’s accelera-
tion behavior and shift operations are also conveyed in sound. When sport mode is
selected, the sound conveyed to the driver will be louder.