Manual Mode Shifting Operation

Driver Shift Control Mode 

Manual mode or Driver Shift Control Mode allows the transmission to remain in a selected gear. This allows the driver to select the transmission gear similar to a manual transmission. When coming to a stop in Driver Shift Control Mode, the transmission will automatically shift into first (1) gear.

When using the Driver Shift Control Mode, the transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance. This can be used for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in a gear longer or to downshift for more power or increased engine braking

To use this feature:

1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode).
2. Press the Plus (+) or Minus (-) on the shift lever to increase or decrease the gear.

When you shift from Drive (D) to M, the transmission will stay in the current gear. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will display an M indicating Manual Mode and a number indicating the current gear the transmission is in.

The transmission will only shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (RPM):

• The transmission will not allow shifting to the next higher gear if the vehicle speed or engine RPM is too low
• The transmission will not allow shifting to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed or engine RPM is too high.