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DRIVE SELECTION

By selecting Sport mode, greater vehicle 
response is achieved through automatic 
adjustments in transmission shift control 
and engine throttle control. This provides 
additional quick acceleration which may be 
needed to safely make maneuvers such as 
lane changes, merging onto freeways, or 
passing other vehicles.

Push the SPORT button to switch to SPORT 
mode and the SPORT mode indicator light in the 
instrument cluster turns on. Push again to turn off.

Transmission

MANUAL SHIFT MODE

Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission by 
allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when more 
control is desired.

To Use Manual Shift Mode:

• 

Shift the lever from D to M.

To Shift Up  
To A Higher Gear:

• 

 Pull the steering UP  
switch (+) once or  
tap the shift lever  
back (+) once.

To Shift Down  
To A Lower Gear:

• 

 Pull the steering DOWN  
switch (-) once or  
tap the shift lever  
forward (-) once.

(if equipped)

NOTE:

• 

 If the SET button of the cruise control is pushed while in SPORT mode, SPORT 

mode is switched off. SPORT mode cannot be turned on or off when cornering.

• 

 When the ignition is switched off, SPORT mode is also switched off.

• 

Fuel consumption increases slightly when using SPORT mode.

NOTE:

 Steering Shift 

Switches can be used in 
“D” or “M”.

- DOWN 

Shift Switch

+ UP Shift 

Switch

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