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• The drive position prevents the transmission
from shifting into the third or fourth gear. Se-
lect drive range 2 for more power when climb-
ing hills, for the engine braking effects when
driving down steep hills.
• In this position, you can only use the 1st gear
in the transmission. Use this position on long
mountainous terrains, steep hills, and rough
off-road. This also provides the engine brake
effect on steep downhills.
• Select this position for normal forward driving
on paved roads. In this position, the transmis-
sion is automatically shifted from the 1st gear
up to the 4th gear according to the vehicle
speed.
• At this position, the transmission is automati-
cally shifted from the 1st gear up to the 3rd
gear according to the vehicle speed. You can
get the engine brake effect when using this
position during downhill driving.
• In this position, the transmission is automati-
cally shifted from the 1st gear up to the 5th
gear according to the vehicle speed. Select
this position for normal forward driving on
paved roads.
GEAR POSITION DISPLAY ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Manual Gear Shift Position
• When pushing and holding the manual gear shift switch, the gear
may be shifted through several steps in series. Make sure to
shift one step at a time.
• Please note that the gear may be upshifted if you fully depress
the accelerator pedal while driving with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear.
• If you apply excessive force when moving the manual gear shift
switch, the gear may not be shifted into other gears. Soft and
smooth operation is recommended.
• Do not downshift abruptly (3, 2, or 1) when the vehicle speed is
high (D or 4). You could lose control and hit people or objects
(especially on a slippery road).
• If low-range maximum speeds are exceeded when the selector
lever is in low gears, the transmission can be damaged.
CAUTION
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