Check that the shift lever is in Park (P) and the
parking brake is released, then depress the brake
pedal. Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal
when starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and
in thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000
feet (2,400 m). When starting the engine in cold
weather, turn off all electrical accessories such
as the lights, climate control system, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.

Changing the Power Mode

Accessory or On Mode: Press ENGINE START/
STOP once without pressing the brake pedal for
Accessory mode. Press it again for On mode.
Starting the engine: Press and hold the brake
pedal, then press ENGINE START/STOP. Keep your
foot firmly on the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
Turning the vehicle off: Shift to Park (P), then press ENGINE START/STOP. If you
press the button and the shift lever is not in Park, the vehicle goes into Accessory
mode.

Shifting

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 or temporarily driving in
sequential mode.
Drive (S): Used for driving in sequential mode. Use the
paddle shifters to change gears (see page 93).

Brake pedal

Before you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete
stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. 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.

Release button

NOTICE

Sequential Shift Mode

Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 6th gears without removing
your hands from the steering wheel.

When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode
momentarily, and the gear position indicator comes on. When you start traveling
at a constant speed, sequential shift mode automatically switches off, and the
gear position indicator goes off.

When the shift lever is in S: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode, and
the M (sequential shift mode) indicator and gear position indicator come on. At
speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, the vehicle automatically shifts down into 1st
gear. It does not automatically shift up, even if vehicle speed increases. You can
pull away only in 1st or 2nd gear.
When switching out of sequential shift mode, move the shift lever from S to
D. When sequential shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear position
indicator go off.

Second gear lock mode: If you pull the (+) paddle shifter while stopped or driving
at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, the gear position is locked in 2nd gear. This makes it
easier to pull away on slippery surfaces such as snow-covered roads. To cancel
2nd gear lock mode, pull the (-) paddle shifter or move the shift lever from S to D.

(-) Paddle shifter:

Pull to shift down

to a lower gear.

(+) Paddle shifter:

Pull to shift up to a

higher gear.

Recommended shift points
Shift Up

Acceleration

1st to 2nd

15 mph (24 km/h)

2nd to 3rd

25 mph (40 km/h)

3rd to 4th

40 mph (64 km/h)

4th to 5th

45 mph (72 km/h)

5th to 6th

50 mph (80 km/h)

M indicator/Gear

position indicator