DRIVING MODE


Shifting the Allshift lever from the s.b. position to the "+" or "-" position enables a driver to upshift or downshift the gears voluntarily and quickly (manual mode). Shifting the Allshift lever from the s.b. position to "A" activates the auto mode which enables the driver to run as A/T (automatic shift control).


Position
 Operation
 Function
 Further explanation
"N"
 In "N"
 Neutral
 Engine start possible only at "N".
"R"
 "N" → "R"
 Reverse drive
 Creeping.
s.b. (stand by)
 "N" → s.b.
 Forward drive
 Creeping starts (with brake pedal depress).
Auto mode or Manual mode
 Starts from auto mode. <135950>
Starts from manual mode. <135930>
"A"
 s.b. → "A" (tip)
 Mode change
 Auto mode or Manual mode comes alternatively.
(Auto mode → Manual mode → Auto mode → Manual mode)
"+", "-"
 s.b. → "+" (tip)
s.b. → "-" (tip)
 +: Manual up shifting
 Lower gear will be selected. *1, *2
-: Manual down shifting
 Higher gear will be selected. *1, *3
*1: After "+" or "-" tip action, mode becomes manual mode.
*2: If vehicle speed is too low, some up shifts neglected.
*3: If engine speed is too high, down shifting neglected.

Allshift lever position or gear position is displayed on the combination meter (arrow).
Display
 Display explanation
N
 Allshift lever is in "N".
R
 Allshift lever is in "R".
A
 Auto mode is applied as a driving mode
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
 Indicates the gear position. (Manual mode)
0
 Driving prohibited. Allshift lever is shifted from "N" to "R" or the s.b. position before depressing the brake pedal (Driving prohibition is executed in this case, but it can be cancelled as follows: Shift the Allshift lever back to "N", depress the brake pedal, and then shift it to "R" or the s.b.position).
↑
 Informs the driver of upshift operation due to the increase of the vehicle speed. (Manual mode)
↓
 Downshifts automatically due to the decrease of the vehicle speed. (Manual mode)