Operation Manual

Automatic transaxle (if so equipped)
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In sports mode, the currently selected gear is
displayed on the information screen in the
multi-information display.
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 On vehicles with a sportronic steering wheel
paddle shifter, gears may not change when
the lateral paddle shifters are operated at the
same time.
NOTE
 Gears can only be selected in a forward
direction from 1st gear to 6th gear. To
reverse or park the vehicle, move the selector
lever to the “R” or “P” position.
 To maintain good running performance, the
transaxle may refuse to perform an upshift
when the selector lever is moved to the
“+(SHIFT UP)” position at certain vehicle
speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving of the
engine, the transaxle may refuse to perform a
downshift when the lever 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.
 Downward shifts are made automatically
when the vehicle slows down. When the
vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically
selected.
 The upward shift may be made automatically
in sports mode when the engine revolutions
rises and approaches the tachometer’s red
zone (the red-coloured part of the tachometer
dial).
CAUTION
 When pulling away from a standstill on a
slippery road, push the selector lever forward
to the +(SHIFT UP) position to select 2nd
gear. Push the selector lever to the - (SHIFT
DOWN) side to shift back to 1st gear.
Sports mode display
NOTE
Type 1 Type 2
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 automatic
transaxle fluid; it does not indicate a mal-
function. Once the temperature of the auto-
matic transaxle fluid drops, shifting in the
sports mode will be possible again.
Operation of the automatic
transaxle
CAUTION
 Before selecting a gear with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-
cle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the
gear is engaged, especially when the engine
speed or idle speed is high, or with the air
conditioning operating.
Do not release the brake pedal until you are
ready to drive away.
 Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
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