Paddle shifter

The paddle shift function is available when the shift dial SBW is in the D (Drive) position.

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With the shift dial SBW in the D position

Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the system changes from automatic mode to manual mode.

To change back to automatic shift mode from manual shift mode, do one of the followings:

  • Pull the [+] paddle shifter for more than one second.

The manual shift mode also changes back to automatic shift mode in one of following situations:

  • When the accelerator pedal is gently depressed for more than approximately 6 seconds while driving

  • When the vehicle speed is lower than 2 mph (3 km/h) (after driving more than 7 mph (10 km/h)

NOTE

If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters at the same time, you cannot shift the gear.