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NOTE:

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.

Transmission

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.

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 forward gear (D or M).

DRIVE SELECTION

SPORT mode will choose a lower gear for 
increased acceleration response. It will also 
hold a lower gear/delay upshifting when 
it detects you are braking or cornering 
because it anticipates that you will want  
to accelerate out of the turn more quickly.

Push the SPORT button to switch to SPORT 
mode and the SPORT mode indicator light in the 
instrument cluster turns on. Push again to turn off.

NOTE:

• 

 If the SET button of the cruise control is pushed while in SPORT mode, SPORT 

mode is switched off. SPORT mode cannot be turned on or off when cornering.

• 

 When the ignition is switched OFF, SPORT mode is also switched off.

• 

Fuel consumption increases slightly when using SPORT mode.

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