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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
To Shift Gears - Manual Mode
• When changing the gear in the
manual mode, place the gearshift
lever into the "M" position and move
the lever towards the "+ (upshift)" or
"– (downshift)" direction as necessary
to select the desired gear. Check that
the desired gear is displayed on the
shift indicator.
• The clutch is automatically
disengaged upon operation of the
gearshift lever. When the gear
shift has completed, the clutch is
automatically re-engaged. You can
make both upshifts and downshifts in
a similar manner.
• Gears are not automatically shifted
in the manual mode. To return to the
auto mode, place the gearshift lever
into the "D" position. Make sure that
"D" is displayed on the upper left of
the shift indicator.
ADVICE
Shift into the gear appropriate for the vehicle speed. If an inappropriate gearshift
position is selected, a warning buzzer will sound and the shift will not occur.
Driving using an inappropriate gear in the manual mode will result in a failure of
the transmission system. You are alerted to an inappropriate gear selection by
a warning buzzer and the gear is automatically shifted down into an appropriate
gear.
Depressing the accelerator pedal strongly immediately after shifting gears not
only prevents the vehicle from running smoothly but also causes a failure of the
transmission. Operate the accelerator pedal gradually.
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NOTE
On a continuous uphill slope or in a traffic jam, it may be easier for you to drive
using the manual mode keeping the vehicle in a certain gear rather than using
the auto mode. It is recommended that you drive your vehicle under the above
conditions using the manual mode.
Driving in the ECONO mode can improve fuel economy.
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ECONO Mode → Refer to page 4-126
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