The Sport AT 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 lever from D to M.
Sport AT Manual Shift Mode
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
Pull the UP steering shift switch.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
Press the DOWN steering
shift switch.
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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.
Press the clutch pedal down
completely to start the engine and
change gears.
Push the shifter down, over to the
left and forward for Reverse.
Note:
Do not shift into 1st gear above
20 mph or clutch failure could occur.
Resting your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving and using the clutch to hold
your vehicle at a standstill while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life.
MANUAL TRANSMiSSiON
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