2013 Subaru BRZ Owner's Manual - Page 242
2013 Subaru BRZ Manual
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2-1. Driving procedures ■ Adaptive control In order to realize smoother driving while driving in D position, an appropriate gear is automatically selected by limiting upshifting and performing downshifting operations according to driver operations and driving conditions. ● When driving uphill, prevents unnecessary upshifting and downshifting. ● When driving downhill, downshifting is performed at engine speeds higher than usual. ● When driving on curves, prevents upshifting even when accelerating. ● When the brake pedal is depressed firmly, downshifting is automatically performed, fully utilizing engine braking. ● When the accelerator pedal is suddenly released, prevents upshifting. Adaptive control operates automatically when the select lever is in the D position. (The function is canceled when the paddle shift levers are operated or the select lever is shifted to the M position.) WARNING ■ When driving on slippery road surfaces Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning. ■ To prevent incorrect operation Do not attach items such as accessories to the paddle shift levers. Doing so may unintentionally move the paddle shift levers. 178