ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL; ACCELERATOR PEDAL KICKDOWN SWITCH; HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)- Page 53

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

(IF EQUIPPED)

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 90% 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 Shift Mode and in “D”.

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.

IMPORTANT:

The HLA system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of two seconds 

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

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