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AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT WITH SPORTMATIC SHIFTING (MANUAL MODE)*

P: Park

R: Reverse [+]: Manual Mode Upshift

N: Neutral [–]: Manual Mode Downshift

**D: **Drive

Manual Mode: To enter Manual mode, move shift lever from D (Drive) to the left gate .

To shift while in Manual mode, move the shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift.

Quick Tips:

Press brake pedal and depress release lock button to move gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
Manual mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected

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Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.

Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.