When Driving; Type A; Type B- Page 164

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Some models.

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When Driving

Transaxle

 Direct  Mode 

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              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.

y

 The UP switch (

) is pulled 

rearward for a certain amount of time or 
longer.

y

 The vehicle is driven for a certain 

amount of time or longer (time differs 
depending on the driving conditions 
while operating).

y

 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.