Black plate (283,1)
一般Model "A8170GE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 7/ 3
gear position indicator and upshift indica-
tor and/or downshift indicator on the
combination meter illuminate. The gear
position indicator shows the currently
selected gear. The upshift and downshift
indicators show when a gear shift is
possible. When the upshift indicator “
”
illuminates, upshifting is possible. When
the downshift indicator “
” illuminates,
downshifting is possible. When both in-
dicators illuminate, upshifting and down-
shifting are both possible. When the
vehicle sto ps (for example, at traffic
signals), the downshift indicator turns off.
Gear shifts can be performed using the
select lever (all models) or the paddles
behind the steering wheel (5-speed AT
models).
! Using the select lever
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Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly
pushing the select lever toward the “+”
end of the manual gate.
Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly
pulling the select lever toward the “−”
end of the manual gate.
! Using the paddle shift (5-speed AT
models)
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Pull the “+” paddle (right) once to upshift
one gear. Also pull the “−” paddle (left)
once to downshift one gear.
If you change the gear by paddle shifting
while driving in the “D” position, the gear
position indicator shows the current gear
condition and the normal mode tempora-
rily changes to the manual mode. The
transmission mode returns to the normal
mode after driving for a short period of
time. (The timings of the gear change and
mode change differ depending on the
driving condition.)
Also, if you subsequently ease off the
accelerator pedal and then accelerate
again, the transmission will automatically
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