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4-2. Driving procedures

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Driving

A lower shift range will provide greater 
engine braking forces than a higher shift 
range.

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Automatic deactivation of shift range 

selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will 

be deactivated in the following situations:

●

When the vehicle comes to a stop

●

If the accelerator pedal is depressed for 

more than a certain period of time

●

When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-

tion other than D

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Downshifting restriction warning 

buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving perfor-

mance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances, 

downshifting may not be possible even 

when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A 

buzzer will sound twice.)

To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to 
M. Gears can then be selected by 
operating the shift lever or paddle shift 
switches, allowing you to drive in the 
gear of your choice.

Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time the shift 
lever or paddle shift switch is operated.
8-speed models: The selected gear, from 
M1 to M8, will be fixed and displayed on 
the multi-information display.
6-speed models: The selected gear, from 
M1 to M6, will be fixed and displayed on 
the multi-information display.

When in the M position, the gear will 
not change unless the shift lever or 
paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, 
the gears will be automatically 
changed in the following situation:



When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).



When the automatic transmission 
fluid or engine coolant temperature 

Selecting gears in the M position

A
B