How to Use the Steering Shift Switches (Some Models)

Using Direct Mode

Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches toward you when the selector lever is in the D position.

  1. Down switch (-)

  2. Up switch (+/OFF)

The gear position can be temporarily switched manually in direct mode.

The direct mode indication and the gear position are displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shifting up/down

Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches toward you.

  1. Down switch (-)

  2. Up switch (+/OFF)

Shifts up or down.

 

  • While the vehicle is stopped, direct mode cannot be set even if the DOWN switch (-) is pulled.

  • When fully depressing the accelerator pedal even while in direct mode, the transmission kicks down, but it does not kick down while the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. However, if the vehicle is continuously driven at a high rpm, the gears may automatically shift up to protect the engine.

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Canceling Direct Mode

Direct mode can be canceled by performing the following operations.

  • The UP switch (+/OFF) is pulled toward you for a certain period of time or longer.

  • The vehicle is driven for a certain period of time or longer (time differs depending on the driving conditions while operating).

  • The vehicle is stopped.

  • The vehicle is driven at a low speed.

Using Manual Shift Mode

  1. Shift the selector lever from the D to the M position.

  2. Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches toward you.

    1. Down switch (-)

    2. Up switch (+/OFF)

    The gear position can be switched manually in manual shift mode.

    The manual shift mode indication and the gear position are displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shifting up/down

Pull the up switch (+/OFF) or the down switch (-) of the steering shift switches toward you.

  1. Down switch (-)

  2. Up switch (+/OFF)

Shifts up or down.

 

When fully depressing the accelerator pedal even while in manual mode, the transmission kicks down, but it does not kick down while the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. However, if the vehicle is continuously driven at a high rpm, the gears may automatically shift up to protect the engine.

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Canceling Manual Shift Mode

Shift the selector lever from the M to the D position.

Manual shift mode is canceled.

Shift gear (shifting) speed limit

Refer to How to Use the Selector Lever (Search).

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