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.
- (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 selec-
tor lever or the shift paddles will continuous-
ly switch shift position.
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For vehicles equipped with shift paddles, do
not use the left- and right-hand shift paddles
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.
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To maintain good running performance, the
transmission may refuse to perform an up-
shift when the selector lever 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.
NOTE
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Downward shifts are made automatically
when the vehicle slows down. When the ve-
hicle stops, 1
st
gear is automatically selected.
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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).
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When the selector lever is in the “L” (LOW)
position, the sport mode is not selected even
if you operate the shift paddle.
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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
recommended. (Except for vehicles for Rus-
sia).
Automatic transmission INVECS-III 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System III)*
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