Operation Manual

Twin Clutch SST (Sportronic Shift Transmission) (if so equipped)
5-80 Features and controls
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When the gearshift lever is in the “D”
(DRIVE) position, pull the +(SHIFT UP)
sportronic steering wheel shifter toward you
for 2 seconds or more to return to “D” range
operation.
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In manual shift, the currently selected gear is
displayed on the multi-information display.
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NOTE
 After manual shifting is selected using the
sportronic steering wheel shifters, shifting up
and down can also be performed using the
gearshift lever.
Returning to “D” range operation
NOTE
 If manual shifting is selected using the spor-
tronic steering wheel shifters when the gear-
shift lever is in the “D” (DRIVE) position,
the transmission will automatically return to
“D” range operation before the vehicle stops.
 When the transmission returns to “D” range
operation from manual shifting, it may auto-
matically shift up or down from the gear
selected using manual shifting depending on
the vehicle speed or driving conditions.
 If manual shifting is selected using the spor-
tronic steering wheel shifters, “D” range
operation will again be selected by moving
the gearshift lever from the “D” (DRIVE)
position toward the driver’s seat, then return
it toward the front passenger’s seat.
Manual shift display
NOTE
through
Operation of the Twin Clutch
SST
CAUTION
 Before selecting a position with the engine
running and the vehicle stationary, fully
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-
cle from creeping.
Do not release the brakes until you are ready
to drive away. The vehicle will begin to
move as soon as the Twin Clutch SST is
engaged.
 Depress the brake pedal with the right foot.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
 To prevent sudden acceleration, never run
the engine at high rpms when shifting from
the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion.
 Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficiency, may cause prema-
ture wear of brake pads and may cause
engine damage.
 Use the gearshift lever in the correct shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never coast downhill backward in the driv-
ing shift position { “D” (DRIVE) or manual
shifting} or coast forward in the “R”
(REVERSE) position.
Engine stopping and increased brake pedal
and steering effort could lead to an accident.