Shifting Using the Buttons on the Selector Lever
The instrument cluster displays the current gear. The current gear flashes when your vehicle cannot shift into the requested gear. Your vehicle will not shift if the requested gear raises or lowers the engine speed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fully press the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note: Prolonged driving with high engine speed could cause vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note: Drive modes could affect when the vehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D)
Use this feature to temporarily change gears.
Note: We recommend using this feature for engine braking or driving on hilly or mountainous roads.
- Press any button to switch the feature on.
- Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
- Press the lower (-) button to downshift.
- Hold the (+) button for a few seconds to switch the feature off.
Note: The feature switches off after a short period of time if neither button is pressed.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note: We recommend using this feature for engine braking, driving on hilly or mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer.
- Shift to manual (M) to switch the feature on.
- Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
- Press the lower (-) button to downshift.
- Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature off.
What Is Brake Shift Interlock
Brake shift interlock allows you to shift your vehicle out of park (P) in the event of an electrical malfunction or emergency.
Brake Shift Interlock Precautions
 WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the stoplamps are working. WARNING: When doing this procedure, you need to take the transmission out of park (P) which means your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, apply the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheel chocks if appropriate. WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
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