Operation Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
5-68 Features and controls
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The CVT will automatically and continuously
change its gear ratio depending on road and
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 5-72.
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 selects an optimum ratio automati-
cally when the selector lever is in the “D”
(DRIVE) position, depending on the speed of
the vehicle and the position of the accelerator
pedal.
NOTE
 When the warning display and “SLOW
DOWN” or the warning display and
“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the
information screen in the multi-information
display, there could be a malfunction in the
automatic transaxle. Refer to “Automatic
transaxle: Warning display” on page 5-62.
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)
(if so
equipped)
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 set to the “OFF” or “LOCK” or
“ACC” position, or if the key has been
removed, or the operation mode is put in
OFF or ACC, or if the brake pedal is not
pressed and held down.
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