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The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it 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.

Transmission

6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMiSSiON

  •  Push the clutch pedal completely down  
    to start the engine and to shift gears. 
  •  To place the transmission in Reverse,  
    place shifter in the neutral position, push  
    the shifter knob down, move to the left  
    and push forward.

SPORT 

A/T

 MANUAL SHifT MODE

The Sport 

A/T

 Manual Shift Mode gives you the  

feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing  

you to manually shift to control engine rpm and 

torque when more control is desired.

To Use Manual Shift Mode:

• 

Shift the lever from D to M.

NOTE:

Changing to manual  

mode can be done while driving  
the vehicle.

To Shift Up To A Higher gear:

• 

Tap shift lever back (+) once.

To Shift Down To A Lower gear:

• 

Tap shift lever forward (-) once.

Lower 

gear

Higher 

gear

With Brake 

Pushed

Your aluminum wheels have a protective 
coating on them. Only use a mild soap or 
neutral detergent with a sponge or soft cloth 
to clean them. 

CAUTiON:

 Using a wire brush, polishing 

compound, solvent, or any type of abrasive 
cleaner may damage the protective coating.

ALUMiNUM WHEEL CARE

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