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STARTING AND DRIVING
in permanent mode. The transmission
will not automatically upshift before
reaching maximum engine speed
(rpm), when in permanent manual
mode, but will still downshift at
minimum engine speed.
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Activating Temporary Manual Mode
Pull one of the paddle shifters
positioned behind the steering wheel
towards you to activate the temporary
manual mode.
Up-shifting: Controlled by the “+”
right hand paddle.
Down-shifting: Controlled by the “-”
left hand paddle.
Pull the required paddle towards you to
sequentially up-shift or down-shift gear
If the engine speed remains within
the permitted rpm range then the
transmission will change gear with
each pull of a paddle.
CAUTION: The use of high engine
rpm before normal running
temperature has been reached
should be avoided. To reduce
possible damage and wear the
use of maximum engine speed
should be restricted to occasions
when maximum acceleration is
required. Overuse will compromise
powertrain service life.
Before maximum engine speed (rpm),
is reached, the transmission will
automatically upshift.
If not already selected by the driver,
lower gears will be automatically
selected by the transmission as the
vehicle road speed decreases to
protect the transmission system and
prevent the engine from stalling.
Unsuitable Gear Selection
If an ‘unsuitable’ gear shift is attempted
which could cause the engine to reach
its maximum rpm, then the current
gear selected will remain unchanged
and still be shown in the driver display
screen.
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