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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 95% 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 mode and in “D”.

*Available on vehicles with automatic transmission only.

IMPORTANT:

The HLA system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of 2.0 

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

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.

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