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When Driving

Transmission

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Some models.

 Direct Mode

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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 

indication illuminate and the gear position 

in use is illuminated.

Direct mode is canceled (released) under 

the following conditions.



 The UP switch (

) is pulled 

rearward for a certain amount of time or 

longer.



 The vehicle is driven for a certain 

amount of time or longer (time differs 

depending on the driving conditions 

while operating).



 The vehicle is stopped or moving at a 

slow speed.

Gear position indication

Direct mode indication

NOTE

Shifting up and down while in direct mode 

may not be possible depending on the 

vehicle speed. In addition, because direct 

mode is canceled (released) depending 

on the rate of acceleration or if the 

accelerator is fully depressed, use of the 

manual shift mode is recommended if you 

need to drive the vehicle in a particular 

gear for long periods.

 Driving Tips

WARNING

Do not let the vehicle move in a 

direction opposite to the direction 

selected by the selector lever:

Do not let the vehicle move backward 

with the selector lever in a forward 

position, or do not let the vehicle 

move forward with the selector lever 

in the reverse position. Otherwise, the 

engine may stop, causing the loss of 

the power brake and power steering 

functions, and make it difficult to 

control the vehicle which could result 

in an accident.

Passing

For extra power when passing another 

vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress 

the accelerator fully. The transmission will 

shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle 

speed.

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