DS (Drive Sport) mode
When the selector lever is shifted from the D
(Drive) position to the manual shift gate, the
transmission enters the DS (Drive Sport) mode.
Moving the selector lever to the DS (Drive Sport)
position allows you to enjoy comfortable driving
on a winding road and feel smooth acceleration
or deceleration on a hilly road by moving in a
lower gear automatically.
When canceling the DS mode, return the selec-
tor lever to the D (Drive) position. The transmis-
sion returns to the normal driving mode.
Manual shift mode
When the selector lever is in the DS (Drive
Sport) position, the transmission is ready for
the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be
selected manually by moving the selector lever
up or down, or pulling the right-side or left-side
paddle shifter.
When shifting up, move the selector lever to the
+ (up) side or pull the right-side paddle shifter
(+)
䊊
A
(if so equipped). The transmission shifts
to the higher range.
When shifting down, move the selector lever to
the
⫺
(down) side or pull the left-side paddle
shifter (
⫺
)
䊊
B
(if so equipped). The transmis-
sion shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode, return
the selector lever to the D (Drive) position. The
transmission returns to the normal driving
mode.
When you pull the paddle shifter while in the D
(Drive) position, the transmission will shift to
the upper or lower range temporarily. The trans-
mission will automatically return to the D (Drive)
position after a short period of time. If you want
to return to the D (Drive) position manually, pull
and hold the paddle shifter for about 1.5 sec-
onds.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
M
1
→
←
M
2
→
←
M
3
→
←
M
4
→
←
M
5
→
←
M
6
→
←
M
7
M
7 (7th) :
Use this position for all normal forward driving
at highway speeds.
Paddle shifters
SSD0732
Starting and driving
5-15
췽
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