Operation Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-69
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In sports mode, the currently selected shift
range is displayed on the information screen
in the multi-information display.
Transmission shifts down once by each
operation.
CAUTION
 Upward shifts do not take place automati-
cally in sports mode. The driver must make
upward shifts in accordance with prevailing
road conditions, making sure the engine rpm
remains below the red zone on the tachome-
ter.
 By rapidly moving the sportronic steering
wheel paddle shifter to the “- (SHIFT
DOWN)” side twice, it is possible to skip
one shift range (i.e., 3rd to 1st or 4th to 2nd).
Since sudden engine braking or acceleration
can cause a loss of traction, downshifts must
be made carefully in accordance with the
vehicle’s speed.
 Shift ranges may not change when the lateral
paddle shifters are operated at the same time.
NOTE
 Shift ranges can only be selected in a for-
ward direction from 1st to 6th. To reverse or
park the vehicle, move the selector lever to
the “R” or “P” position.
 To maintain good running performance, the
transmission may refuse to perform an
upshift when the sportronic steering wheel
paddle shifter is moved to the “+(SHIFT
UP)” position at certain vehicle speeds.
Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine,
the transmission may refuse to perform a
downshift when the sportronic steering
wheel paddle shifter is moved to the “-
(SHIFT DOWN)” position at certain vehicle
speeds. When this happens, a buzzer sounds
to indicate that a downshift is not going to
take place.
 Do not operate sportronic steering wheel
paddle shifter violently. Excessive force
could damage the sportronic steering wheel
paddle shifter.
Sports mode display
NOTE
NOTE
 While driving in sports mode, the sports
mode display may change to show “D” and
shifting in sports mode may no longer be
possible.
This indicates that controls to drive in the
“D” position are operating normally in order
to lower the temperature of the continuously
variable transmission (CVT) fluid; it does
not indicate a malfunction. Once the temper-
ature of the continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) fluid drops, shifting in the sports
mode will be possible again.