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Transmission
ACTiVE ADAPTiVE ShiFT (AAS) CONTROL
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 the lever
from D to M.
To Shift Up
To A higher gear:
•
Tap the shift lever
back (+) once.
To Shift Down
To A Lower gear:
•
Tap the shift lever
forward (-) once.
NOTE:
Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle.
Various Lockouts:
Indicates the shift lever can be
shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must depress
the brake pedal to shift
(The ignition must be
switched to ON).
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