Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
5-80 Features and controls
This position is for driving up very steep hills
and for engine braking at low speeds when
driving down steep hills.
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While the vehicle is stopped or being driven
with the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE),
sports mode can be selected by pulling one of
the sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter
towards you.
In sports mode, rapid shifting is possible sim-
ply by operating the sportronic steering wheel
paddle shifter.
Unlike the manual transaxle, sports mode
allows shifting with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
+ (SHIFT UP)
Transmission shifts up once by each opera-
tion.
− (SHIFT DOWN)
Transmission shifts down once by each oper-
ation.
To return to “D” (DRIVE) operation, pull the
sportronic steering wheel paddle shifter on
the + (SHIFT UP) side for longer than 2 sec-
onds.
When returning to “D” (DRIVE) operation,
the selector lever position display will change
to “D” (DRIVE) position.
“L” LOW
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
tires to skid.
Select this position according to the road
conditions and vehicle speed.
Sports mode (for vehicles
equipped with sportronic steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter
Upward shifts do not take place automati-
cally in sports mode. The driver must make
upward shifts in accordance with prevailing
road conditions, making sure the engine rpm
remains below the red zone on the tachome-
ter.
Repeated continuous operation of the spor-
tronic steering wheel paddle shifter will con-
tinuously switch shift position.
Shift ranges may not change when the lateral
paddle shifters are operated at the same time.
Shift ranges can only be selected in a for-
ward direction from 1st to 6th. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the selector lever to
the “R” or “P” position.
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