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Gearshifts can be performed using the select lever. Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the select lever toward the “+” end of the manual gate. pulling the select lever toward the “−” end of the manual gate. NOTE Please read the following points care- fully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. oil is higher than normal, warning beeps are emitted and the shift position indicator shows “−”. If these warnings are issued, deselect the manual mode to protect the engine from damage. . The transmission does not automa- tically shift up in the manual mode. Perform gearshifts in accordance with road conditions so that the tachometer needle does not enter the red zone. If the engine speed reaches a predeter- mined level, a fuel-cut function will operate. Shift up if this happens. Also, the transmission may automatically shift up to protect the engine. the engine speed is too high, i.e., when a downshift would push the tachometer needle beyond the red zone, beeps will be emitted to warn you that the down- shift is not possible. vehicle speed is too low, the transmis- sion will not respond. example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating the select lever twice in rapid succes- sion. lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving. transmission fluid becomes too high, the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light will illuminate and upshifts to 5th gear will not be possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light turns off. & Driving tips . On a road surface where there is a risk of wheelspin (for example, a snow- or gravel-covered road), you can pull away from a standstill safely and easily by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode. when the vehicle is stopped in the “D” or parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission. position on an uphill grade by using the knock when the vehicle rapidly acceler- ates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill. This phenomenon does not indicate a problem. occur before the engine warms up. Starting and operating 7-17 – CONTINUED – |