Changing the shift range
The shift range can be changed by operating the paddle shift switches. Changing
the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, preventing unnecessary
upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.
Selecting shift ranges in the D position
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the [-] paddle shift switch
with the shift position in D.
The shift range can then be selected by operating the [-] and [+] paddle shift
switches.
1 Upshift
2 Downshift
The selected shift range, from D1 to D8, will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
To return to normal D position driving, hold the [+] paddle shift switch for a certain
amount of time.
● When D2 - D8 is displayed on the multi-information display, the shift range
will automatically be changed within the range of 1 and the selected shift range,
according to the vehicle speed and driving conditions.
● When D1 is displayed on the multi-information display, the shift range will be
held in 1.
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
INFORMATION
■ Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range 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
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