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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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The electronic control system monitors
driving condition (such as vehicle speed
and/or engine revolution), and it shows
which gear position is optimal for your driv-
ing with the indication on the display.
Manual transaxle vehicle
If UP/DOWN arrow is indicated in the dis-
play while driving, we recommend you to
shift up or down the gear. It is the optimal
gear position for a driving condition that
reduces the over revolution and stress to
the engine, and improves fuel consump-
tion.
Automatic transaxle vehicle (when
using the manual mode)
If UP arrow is indicated in the display while
driving, we recommend you to shift up the
gear until the arrow disappears. It is the opti-
mal gear position for a driving condition that
reduces the over revolution and stress to the
engine, and improves fuel consumption.
For details on how to use the transaxle,
refer to “Using the transaxle” in this section.
NOTE:
• For manual transaxle vehicle, the gear-
shift indicator is not indicated when the
gear position is in “N” (Neutral).
• For manual transaxle vehicle, if you
depress the clutch pedal while UP/
DOWN arrow is indicated, the indication
will disappear.
• In ordinary driving, UP arrow will disap-
pear when you release your foot from
the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle is equipped with the adap-
tive cruise control and while it is working,
however, UP/DOWN arrow (for manual
transaxle vehicle) or UP arrow (for auto-
matic transaxle vehicle, when using the
manual mode) may be indicated continu-
ously depending on driving conditions. It
means that the indicated gear position is
optimal for the current cruising speed.
• The indication of gearshift indicator tim-
ing may differ depending on the vehicle
condition and/or driving situation even in
the same vehicle speed and engine rev-
olution.
• If any of the electrical systems such as
radar brake support system, dual sensor
brake support system, or ESP
®
system
is working, the gearshift indicator will dis-
appear temporarily.
WARNING
The gearshift indicator is designed to
indicate optimal gear position for
your driving, however, a driver will
not be relieved from the duty of care
of driving operation or gear change
with this indicator.
To drive safe, do not gaze the gear-
shift indicator, pay attention to your
driving situation and shift up or down
if necessary.