Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)*
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 better acceleration, increased engine braking, driving in hilly terrain, or when using paddle shifters*.
Low (L)*: Used for stronger engine braking when driving in hilly terrain.
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal pressed. 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.
*if equipped
Paddle Shifters*
Use the paddle shifters to change gears from 1st through 7th without removing your hands from the steering wheel.
When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode temporarily and the gear number appears. When you start traveling at a constant speed, or pull the (+) paddle for a few seconds, manual shift mode automatically switches off and the gear number goes off.
When the shift lever is in S: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode and the M indicator and gear number appear. When the vehicle comes to a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st gear. You can pull away only in 1st gear. If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed approaches the tachometer's red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up. As the vehicle speed slows down, the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly.
To cancel manual shift mode, move the shift lever from S to D. The M indicator and gear number go off.
*if equipped
Manual Transmission*
Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears.
Shift indicators* come on when an upshift or downshift is recommended.
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. This can damage the transmission.
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer's red zone. This can severely damage your engine.
*if equipped
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