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2-1. Driving procedures

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When the °-± shift paddle switch is operated in the D position

When the “-” shift paddle switch is operated in the D position, a shift range will be

automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range will be one gear

lower than the gear in use during normal D position driving.

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Automatic deactivated of shift range selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:

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When the vehicle comes to a stop

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When range 6 is selected and the accelerator pedal is depressed

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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time

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To protect automatic transmission

A function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when the fluid

temperature is high.

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Gear position display when driving

The current gear is displayed on the multi-information display. (

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P. 172)

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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even

when the shift lever or shift paddle switch is operated. (The warning buzzer will

sound twice.)

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When driving with the cruise control system or dynamic radar cruise control sys-

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Engine braking will not occur during shift range selection in the D position or S

mode, even when downshifting to range 5 or 4. (

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P. 184, 187)

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Snow mode automatic deactivation

Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is

turned off after driving in snow mode.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

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P. 505