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Manually Shifting down

(M6

*

M5

M4

M3

M2

M1)

To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift
lever forward (

) once.

* 3.0-liter engine model

WARNING

Do not use sudden engine braking on
slippery road surfaces or at high
speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. This could lead
to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.

NOTE

l

When driving at high speeds, the
gear may not shift down depending
on vehicle speed.

l

During deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down depending
on vehicle speed.

l

When depressing the accelerator
fully, the transaxle will shift to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.

Shifting specification (2.3-liter engine
model)

Shifting up

If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specified
for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a
higher gear.

Gear

Vehicle speed

M1

M2

You can shift up to M2 whether
the vehicle is stopped or moving.

M2

M3

20 km/h (12 mph)

M3

M4

33 km/h (21 mph)

M4

M5

Shifting down

If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified
for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down to a
lower gear.

Gear

Vehicle speed

M5

M4

195 km/h (121 mph)

M4

M3

140 km/h (87 mph)

M3

M2

94 km/h (59 mph)

M2

M1

47 km/h (30 mph)

During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to the
following:

Gear

Vehicle speed

M5 or M4

M3

30 km/h (18 mph)

M3 or M2

M1

10 km/h (6 mph)

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  • 3.0-liter engine model WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous.
  • 2.3-liter engine model) Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a higher gear.

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