Black plate (179,1)
If the vehicle is kicked down at the
following speeds or lower, the gears shift
down automatically:
(Except Mexico)
With i-ELOOP system
Gear
Vehicle speed
*1
M6
→
M5
280.9 km/h (174.5 mph)
M5
→
M4
196.1 km/h (121.8 mph)
M4
→
M3
134.0 km/h (83.26 mph)
M3
→
M2
92.6 km/h (57.5 mph)
M2
→
M1
33.6 km/h (20.8 mph)
*1
: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Without i-ELOOP system
Gear
Vehicle speed
*1
M6
→
M5
264.1 km/h (164.1 mph)
M5
→
M4
184.2 km/h (114.5 mph)
M4
→
M3
125.7 km/h (78.1 mph)
M3
→
M2
86.7 km/h (53.9 mph)
M2
→
M1
31.7 km/h (19.7 mph)
*1
: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
(Mexico)
Gear
Vehicle speed
*1
M6
→
M5
247.8 km/h (154.0 mph)
M5
→
M4
172.5 km/h (107.2 mph)
M4
→
M3
117.5 km/h (73.0 mph)
M3
→
M2
80.8 km/h (50.2 mph)
M2
→
M1
29.8 km/h (18.5 mph)
*1
: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Recommendations for shifting (U.S.A.
and Canada)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, we
recommend these shift points.
Gear
Vehicle speed
*1
M1 to M2
24 km/h (15 mph)
M2 to M3
40 km/h (25 mph)
M3 to M4
65 km/h (40 mph)
M4 to M5
73 km/h (45 mph)
M5 to M6
81 km/h (50 mph)
*1
: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep
upgrade
, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
gives better acceleration when you need
more speed.
On a steep
downgrade
, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
q
Direct Mode
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
indicator lights illuminate and the gear
position in use is illuminated.
Direct mode is canceled (released) under
the following conditions.
l
The UP switch is pulled rearward for a
certain amount of time or longer.
l
The vehicle is driven for a certain
amount of time or longer (time differs
depending on the driving conditions
while operating).
When Driving
Transaxle
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