Operation Manual

Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped)
5-76 Features and controls
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Select the control mode from the following
two types to suit the driving conditions.
CAUTION
 Never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position
from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the
vehicle is in motion.
If the lever is shifted into the “D” (DRIVE)
from the “R” (REVERSE) position while the
vehicle is in motion, the transmission may be
damaged.
NOTE
 For information on manual shift gate opera-
tion, please refer to “Manual shift” on page
5-77.
 When the engine is cold, upshifts occur at a
higher vehicle speed than when the engine is
warm.
This control is performed to quickly warm
up the engine. It does not indicate a malfunc-
tion. After the vehicle has been driven for a
while, upshifts will occur at the regular
engine speeds.
Twin Clutch SST control mode
Twin
Clutch
SST con-
trol mode
Characteristic
Normal
(Control
mode when
engine is
started)
Control mode for normal driv-
ing on local roads, freeways,
and the like.
Smooth shifting is performed
at low engine speeds for eco-
nomical driving with good
ride quality.
Sport
Control mode for driving on
mountain roads, roads with
uphill and downhill slopes,
and freeways with long down-
hill slopes where engine brak-
ing is necessary.
Compared to “Normal” mode,
shifting occurs at higher
engine speeds and is quicker.
In addition, quick downshift-
ing is possible when the accel-
erator pedal is depressed for
quick acceleration or when the
brakes are applied.
NOTE
 When continuously driving on closed circuit
tracks or at other locations where the engine
is operated at high speeds and under a heavy
load, the Twin Clutch SST fluid temperature
will have a tendency to rise.
In this case, if the temperature rises too high,
the warning display will appear on the
information screen in the multi-information
display to alert the driver.
If the warning display appears, be sure to
refer to “Warning display” on page 5-73 and
follow the appropriate measures.
 The Twin Clutch SST control mode can be
selected both when “D” range operation is
selected and when manual shifting is
selected.
 If you select “Sport” mode while the engine
is cold, the transmission may shift up at dif-
ferent speeds compared to that when the
engine is warm.
This is simply the operation of the control
system to warm the engine quickly. It does
not indicate a malfunction.
 For slippery road surfaces, such as roads
with accumulated snow, “Normal” mode is
recommended for smooth shifting at low
engine speeds.