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4-2. Driving procedures
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To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to the S position. The shift range can then be
selected by operating the shift lever. Changing the shift range allows restriction
of the upper limit of the gears to be used, preventing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set
automatically between 3 and 7 accord-
ing to vehicle speed and driving condi-
tions.
■ Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
Selecting the driving mode
Selecting shift ranges in S mode
1
2
Meter display Function
S2 - S8
A gear in the range between 1 and the selected gear is auto-
matically chosen depending on vehicle speed and driving
conditions
S1 Setting the gear at 1
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