- (SHIFT DOWN)
The transmission shifts down by one gear
with each operation.
To return to “D” (DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) op-
eration, pull the shift paddle on the + (SHIFT
UP) side for longer than 2 seconds.
When returning to “D” (DRIVE) or “L”
(LOW) operation, the selector lever position
display will change to “D” (DRIVE) or “L”
(LOW) position.
CAUTION
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In sports mode, the driver must execute up-
ward shifts in accordance with prevailing
road conditions, taking care to keep the en-
gine speed below the red zone.
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Repeated continuous operation of the shift
paddles will continuously switch shift posi-
tion.
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Do not use the left- and right-hand shift pad-
dles at the same time. Doing so could cause
a gearshift that you do not expect.
NOTE
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Only the 6 forward gears can be selected. To
reverse or park the vehicle, move the selec-
tor lever to the “R” (REVERSE) or “P”
(PARK) position as required.
NOTE
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To maintain good running performance, the
transmission may refuse to perform an up-
shift when the shift paddles is moved to the
“+ (SHIFT UP)” position at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of the
engine, the transmission may refuse to per-
form a downshift when the lever is moved to
the “− (SHIFT DOWN)” position at certain
vehicle speeds. When this happens, a buzzer
sounds to indicate that a downshift is not go-
ing to take place.
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Downward shifts are made automatically
when the vehicle slows down. Before the ve-
hicle stops, 1
st
gear is automatically selected.
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When the selector lever is in the “D”
(DRIVE) position and sports mode is selec-
ted, the vehicle will automatically return to
“D” (DRIVE) operation if the vehicle is
stopped.
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When the selector lever is in the “L” (LOW)
position and sports mode is selected, the ve-
hicle will stay in sports mode and not return
to “L” (LOW) operation even if the vehicle
is stopped.
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The upward shift may be made automatical-
ly in sports mode when the engine revolu-
tions rise and approach the tachometer’s red
zone (the red-coloured part of the tachome-
ter dial).
NOTE
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When driving away on a slippery road, pull
the shift paddle on the + (SHIFT UP) side.
This cause the transmission to shift into the
2
nd
gear which is better for smooth driving
away on a slippery road. Pull the shift pad-
dle on the − (SHIFT DOWN) side to shift
back to the 1
st
gear.
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When the shift paddle is operated with the
selector lever in the “L” (LOW) position,
gear is not shifted because the selectable
shift range is limited.
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When the selector lever is in the “D”
(DRIVE) position and sports mode is selec-
ted, the gearshift indicator shows recommen-
ded gearshift points for fuel-efficient driv-
ing.
It shows a
when an upshift is recom-
mended. (Except for vehicles for Russia)
Automatic transmission INVECS-II 6A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System II)*
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