Starting and driving
When the A/T makes no speed change
If the transmission does not change speeds while
driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough
speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be
that there is something unusual happening in the
transmission, causing a safety device to activate.
We recommend you to have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
1. If your vehicle has difficulty moving uphill,
shift the selector lever into "2" (SECOND)
position.
This method might not work depending on
the type of transmission malfunction.
2. Once the vehicle is moving on a level road,
move the selector lever back to "D" (DRIVE).
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Automatic transmission
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INVECS-III Sports Mode 6CVT
(Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle
Electronic Control System III)*
The INVECS-III uses optimization and adaptation
functions to optimally match the gear ratio to driv-
ing and road conditions.
The CVT is capable of changing the gear ratio auto-
matically and steplessly to suit driving conditions
in all phases of vehicle operation. It therefore real-
izes smooth, shock-free operation and excellent
fuel efficiency.
CAUTION
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Automatic downshifts may not take place
while the CVT fluid is still cool immedi-
ately after you start driving. To cause a
downshift, depress the brake pedal, man-
ually shift down when necessary.
Always strive to drive safely in accord-
ance with road conditions.
Selector lever operation
The CVT selects an optimum gear ratio automati-
cally, depending on the speed of the vehicle and
the position of the accelerator pedal.
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The selector lever (A) has 2 gates; the main gate
(B) and the manual gate (C).
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