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4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
will be displayed in the meter.
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 provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
■ When the “-” paddle shift switch is oper-
ated in the D position
The shift range is downshifted to a range
that enables engine braking force that is
suitable to driving conditions.
■ Automatic deactivation of gear step
selection in the D position
Gear step selection in the D position will be
deactivated in the following situations:
● When the vehicle comes to a stop
● If the accelerator pedal is depressed for
more than a certain period of time
● When the shift position is shifted to a
position other than D
● When the “+” paddle shift switch is
pressed and held
■ Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
To enter M mode, shift the shift posi-
tion to M. Gears can be selected by
operating the paddle shift switches
allowing you to drive in the gear of
your choosing.
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the
paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed on the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will not
change unless the paddle shift switch is
operated.
However, even when in the M position, the
gears will be automatically changed in the
following situations:
Meter dis-
play
Function
D2 - D10
A gear in the range between
D1 and the selected shift
range is automatically cho-
sen depending on vehicle
speed and driving conditions
D1 Setting the shift range at D1
Selecting gears in M mode
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