Operation Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-63
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driving conditions. This helps achieve
smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency.
Also you can manually shift up and shift
down the transmission. Refer to “Sports
mode” on page 5-67.
The transmission prevents unnecessary
upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is
released and ensures smooth driving.
According to the conditions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio
to achieve stronger engine braking. This may
help reduce your need to use the service
brake.
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As an additional safety precaution, models
equipped with a continuously variable trans-
mission have a shift-lock device that holds
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
To move the selector lever from the “P”
(PARK) position to another position, follow
the steps below.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.
2. Move the selector lever to the desired
position.
The CVT has 2 forward selector positions
and 1 reverse selector position.
The CVT selects an optimum ratio automati-
cally when the selector lever is in the “D”
(DRIVE) or “L” (LOW) position, depending
on the speed of the vehicle and the position of
the accelerator pedal.
The selector lever has 5 positions.
DRIVING UPHILL
DRIVING DOWNHILL
Selector lever operation
NOTE
 The selector lever cannot be moved from “P”
(PARK) to another position if the ignition
switch is at the “LOCK” or “ACC” position,
or the key has been removed, or if the brake
pedal is not pressed and held down.
Except for vehicles with manual
gate
With the brake pedal depressed,
set the selector lever in the gate to
operate.
Set the selector lever in the gate to
operate.