Direct Mode*; When Driving; Automatic Transaxle- Page 171

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When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

*Some models.

Direct Mode

*

Direct mode can be used for temporarily 

switching gears by operating the steering 

shift switch while the vehicle is being 

driven with the selector lever in the D 

range.

While in direct mode, the D and M 

indication illuminate and the gear position 

in use is illuminated.

Direct mode is canceled (released) under 

the following conditions.



 The UP switch (

) is pulled 

rearward for a certain amount of time or 

longer.



 The vehicle is driven for a certain 

amount of time or longer (time differs 

depending on the driving conditions 

while operating).



 The vehicle is stopped or moving at a 

slow speed.

Type A

Gear position indication

Direct mode indication

Type B

Gear position indication

Direct mode indication

Type C

Gear position indication

Direct mode indication

NOTE

Shifting up and down while in direct mode 

may not be possible depending on the 

vehicle speed. In addition, because direct 

mode is canceled (released) depending 

on the rate of acceleration or if the 

accelerator is fully depressed, use of the 

manual shift mode is recommended if you 

need to drive the vehicle in a particular 

gear for long periods.

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