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If the vehicle is kicked down at the
following speeds or lower, the gears shift
down automatically:
(Except Mexico)
With i-ELOOP system
Gear Vehicle speed
*1
M6 → M5 280.9 km/h (174.5 mph)
M5 → M4 196.1 km/h (121.8 mph)
M4 → M3 134.0 km/h (83.26 mph)
M3 → M2 92.6 km/h (57.5 mph)
M2 → M1 33.6 km/h (20.8 mph)
*1
: Always observe local speed limitregulations.
Without i-ELOOP system
Gear Vehicle speed
*1
M6 → M5 264.1 km/h (164.1 mph)
M5 → M4 184.2 km/h (114.5 mph)
M4 → M3 125.7 km/h (78.1 mph)
M3 → M2 86.7 km/h (53.9 mph)
M2 → M1 31.7 km/h (19.7 mph)
*1
: Always observe local speed limitregulations.
(Mexico)
Gear Vehicle speed
*1
M6 → M5 247.8 km/h (154.0 mph)
M5 → M4 172.5 km/h (107.2 mph)
M4 → M3 117.5km/h (73.0 mph)
M3 → M2 80.8 km/h (50.2 mph)
M2 → M1 29.8 km/h (18.5 mph)
*1
: Always observe local speed limitregulations.
Recommendations for shifting (U.S.A.
and Canada)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, we
recommend these shift points.
Gear Vehicle speed
*1
M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph)
M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph)
M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph)
M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph)
M5 to M6 81 km/h (50 mph)
*1
: Always observe local speed limitregulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
gives better acceleration when you need
more speed.
On a steep downgrade, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
qDirect Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily
switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being
driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the D and M
indicator lights illuminate and the gear
position in use is illuminated.
Direct mode is canceled (released) under
the following conditions.
l
The UP switch is pulled rearward for a
certain amount of time or longer.
l
The vehicle is driven for a certain
amount of time or longer (time differs
depending on the driving conditions
while operating).
When Driving
Transaxle
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