CAUTION
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Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion to avoid transmission damage.
“N” NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is disengag-
ed. It is the same as the neutral position on a
manual transmission, and should only be
used when the vehicle is stationary for an ex-
tended length of time during driving, such as
in a traffic jam.
WARNING
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Never move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving. A se-
rious accident could occur since you could
accidentally move the lever into the “P”
(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position or
you will lose engine braking.
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On a gradient the engine should be star-
ted in the “P” (PARK) position, not in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position.
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To prevent rolling, always keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in
“N” (NEUTRAL) position, or when shift-
ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion.
“D” DRIVE
This position is used for most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati-
cally change its gear depending on road and
driving conditions.
CAUTION
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To prevent transmission damage, never shift
into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion.
“L” LOW
This position is for driving up very steep hills
and for engine braking at low speeds when
driving down steep hills.
WARNING
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This position can be used for maximum
engine braking.
Be very careful not to shift into “L”
(LOW) suddenly.
Sudden engine braking may cause the
tyres to skid.
Select this position according to the road
conditions and vehicle speed.
Sport mode
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While the vehicle is stopped or being driven
with the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or
“L” (LOW) position, sports mode can be se-
lected by pulling one of the shift paddles to-
wards you.
In sports mode, rapid shifting is possible sim-
ply by operating the shift paddle.
Unlike the manual transmission, sports mode
allows shifting with the accelerator pedal de-
pressed.
- (SHIFT DOWN) + (SHIFT UP)
+ (SHIFT UP)
The transmission shifts up by one gear with
each operation.
Automatic transmission INVECS-II 6A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System II)*
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