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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
57RK0-14E
Continuously Variable Transaxle
(CVT)
57RK044
(1) S (sport) mode switch
68PM00308
(2) Sport mode indicator
S (sport) mode switch
The sport mode switch (1) is used to turn
on and off the sport mode.
To turn on the sport mode, push in the
switch and sport mode indicator (2) in the
instrument cluster will come on. To turn off
the sport mode, push in the switch again
and sport mode indicator will go off.
When the engine restarts, the sport mode
is turned to the off automatically.
The sport mode is suitable for the following
driving conditions:
• Driving on hilly, winding roads
– You can drive more smoothly with less
frequent gear changing
• Going down a steep hill
– Some engine braking is provided
NOTICE
• To help avoid clutch damage, do
not use the clutch pedal as a foot-
rest while driving or use the clutch
to keep the vehicle stationary on a
slope. Depress the clutch fully
when shifting.
• When shifting or starting off, do not
race the engine. Racing the engine
can shorten engine life and cause
negative effect to smooth shifting.