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2-1. Driving procedures

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Rev indicator

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Downshift 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 paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

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When driving with the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control

Engine braking will not occur during shift range selection in the D position, even

when downshifting to range 7, 6, 5 or 4. (

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P. 173, 177)

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Automatic deactivation of snow mode and °Sport± mode

If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF after driving in either snow

mode or “Sport” mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

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P. 497

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When the shift lever is in D (paddle shift

switches operated) or in M, an indicator on

the tachometer illuminates in 3 steps in the

case of high engine speeds to encourage

the driver to upshift.

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If the third (red) segment illuminates, a

buzzer will also sound.