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ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL

AAS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission shifts gears 
based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay 
in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving 
around corners. This feature gives you better control and a more connected 
driving experience.

ACCELERATOR PEDAL KICKDOWN SWITCH*

The accelerator pedal is equipped with a kickdown 
switch designed to allow optimal engine performance 
while accelerating. 

When you depress the accelerator 95% of the way, you 
will feel an increase in resistance. Push harder, and you 
will feel a click as you activate the kickdown switch. 
The transmission will usually downshift (depending on 
engine speed) and the engine will switch to maximum 
power mode. This kickdown switch function is the 
same in both Manual mode and in “D”.

*Available on vehicles with automatic transmission only.

IMPORTANT:

The HLA system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of 2.0 

seconds while the driver is changing from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)

HLA helps assist you when accelerating the vehicle from a stop while on a 
hill or slope. 

When the brake pedal is released and the accelerator pedal is pushed, HLA 

prevents the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. It operates on a downward 

slope when the shift lever is in the reverse (R) position, and on an upward slope 

when the shift lever is in a position other than the reverse (R) position.

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