Transmission
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FUEL DOOR RELEASE
(located on floor inside driver’s side door)
To open, pull the remote fuel
door release.
NOTE:
Fuel requirement 87 Octane.
Fuel Door
To avoid scratching the paint during
refueling, secure the fuel filler cap
tether over the hook as shown.
The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it 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.
Lower
gear
higher
gear
SPORT
A/T
MANUAL ShiFT MODE
The Sport
A/T
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 lever from D to M.
NOTE:
Changing to manual mode
can be done while driving the vehicle.
To Shift Up to a higher gear:
• Tap shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down to a Lower gear:
• Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
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