Shifting
Change your vehicle's gears to begin driving.
Shift Lever
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping the engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Drive (S): Used for sequential shift mode (see "Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)").
Upon vehicle startup, you may experience a short delay when shifting out of Park (P). This delay allows the Multi-View Rear Camera to activate.
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission.
Release button
Sequential Shift Mode
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 8th gears without removing your hands from the steering wheel.
(-) Paddle shifter: Pull to shift down to a lower gear.
(+) Paddle shifter: Pull to shift up to a higher gear.
| Recommended shift points | |
| Shift up | Acceleration |
| 1st to 2nd | 15 mph (24 km/h) |
| 2nd to 3rd | 25 mph (40 km/h) |
| 3rd to 4th | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
| 4th to 5th | 47 mph (76 km/h) |
| 5th to 6th | 52 mph (84 km/h) |
| 6th to 7th | 57 mph (92 km/h) |
| 7th to 8th | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode momentarily, and the gear indicator comes on. When you start driving at a constant speed, sequential shift mode automatically switches off, and the gear indicator goes off. Hold the (+) paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.
When the shift lever is in S: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator and gear indicator come on. Shift gears up or down using the paddle shifters. At speeds of 2 mph (4 km/h) or less, the vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st gear. It will not automatically shift up, even if vehicle speed increases.
To cancel this mode, shift to D. When sequential shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear indicator go off.
Second gear lock mode: If you pull the (+) paddle shifter while stopped or driving at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, the transmission is locked in 2nd gear. This makes it easier to pull away on slippery surfaces, such as snow-covered roads.
To cancel this mode, pull the (-) paddle shifter, or move the shift lever to D..
- Braking
- Multi-View Rear Camera
Download Manual