Driving Modes
There are three driving modes: Manual, Automatic Economy, and Automatic Performance. To activate the manual drive mode, press and hold the mode switch briefly. Press the switch quickly to activate the automatic drive mode or change between modes. See Fig. .
In Automatic Economy mode, gear shifts are designed for saving fuel. In Automatic Performance mode, gear shifts are designed for higher performance and are made at higher engine speeds. In manual mode, gear shifts are requested manually.
Note: See Table for a description of control functionality.
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Rotate for drive (D), neutral (N), or reverse (R).
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Short press for automatic mode or switch between available modes.
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Long press for manual mode.
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Pull for upshift (+) request.
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Push for downshift (-) request.
Fig. 1, Automated/Automatic Transmission Shift Control
Note: In Automatic Performance mode, the transmission will automatically change to Automatic Economy mode if it hasn't received a request for more power in several minutes, unless current road conditions require higher engine performance.