When the shift lever is in D: The vehicle goes into sequential shift mode
momentarily, and the gear indicator comes on. When you start driving at a
constant speed, sequential shift mode automatically switches off, and the gear
indicator goes off.
When the shift lever is in D (with SPORT+ mode): The vehicle goes into
sequential shift mode, and the M (sequential shift) indicator and gear indicator
come on. At speeds of 2 mph (4 km/h) or less, the vehicle automatically shifts
down into 1st gear.
To cancel this mode, press the IDS button (see page 84) to select a different
mode. When sequential shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and gear
indicator go off.
Second gear lock mode (in SPORT+ mode): If you pull the (+) paddle shifter
while stopped or driving at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less, the gear 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.

(-) 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)

6th to 7th

55 mph (89 km/h)

7th to 8th

60 mph (97 km/h)

*if equipped

4-cylinder models

*if equipped

Electronic Gear Selector*

6-cylinder models

Select the vehicle’s gear using a simple button interface. Apply the brake pedal
and select a gear.
Park (P): Press to put the vehicle in Park. A
red indicator appears.
Reverse (R): Pull back to put the vehicle in
Reverse. A green indicator appears.
Neutral (N): Press to put the vehicle in
Neutral. A red indicator appears.
Drive (D): Press to put the vehicle in Drive.
A green indicator appears. Release the
electric parking brake to begin driving (see
page 81).

In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the electronic gear selector response may
be slow. Always apply the brake pedal before shifting into Park (P), and confirm
that (P) is shown on the gear position indicator before releasing the brake.

Auto Park Mode

For your convenience, Park (P) is automatically engaged when the vehicle is
turned off, or when all of the following conditions are met: the vehicle is stopped,
the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and the driver’s door is opened. You should
always apply the brake and shift to Park when idling, or before exiting the vehicle.

If you select any gear other than Park when the driver’s door is opened and the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, Park is reengaged when the brake pedal is released.

When you change from D to R and vice versa, or want to change to Park (P),
come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal applied. Operating the gear
buttons before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.

NOTICE

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended without confirming that Park
(P) is engaged. Always keep your foot on the brake pedal until you have
confirmed that (P) is shown on the gear position indicator.

WARNING