Automatic Transmission Controls; Shift Position Indication; Warning Light- Page 150

Automatic Transmission Controls

Lock-release button

Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position.

Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.

Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release 
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON). 

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NOTE

The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transmission
that gives the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the
transmission to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transmission functions as
a traditional automatic, you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift into
manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed
increases. If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm
you have not accidentally slipped into manual shift mode (page 4-37).

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Shift Position Indication

The selector position is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON.

Gear position indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear is displayed.

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Warning Light

The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-26.

When Driving

Transmission

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