Black plate (317,1)
Model "S51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 3/ 26
CAUTION
Use this position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
R (Reverse):
Use this position to back up. Always be
sure the vehicle is completely stopped
before selecting the R (Reverse) position.
The brake pedal must be depressed and
the selector lever button pushed in to
move the selector lever from the P (Park)
position, the N (Neutral) position or any
drive position to the R (Reverse) position.
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is en-
gaged. The engine can be started in this
position. You may shift to the N (Neutral)
position and restart a stalled engine while
the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving.
DS (Drive Sport) mode
When the selector lever is shifted from the
D (Drive) position to the manual shift gate,
the transmission enters the DS (Drive
Sport) mode.
Moving the selector lever to the DS (Drive
Sport) position allows you to enjoy com-
fortable driving on a winding road and feel
smooth acceleration or deceleration on a
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automatically.
When canceling the DS mode, return the
selector lever to the D (Drive) position. The
transmission returns to the normal driving
mode.
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Paddleshifter
Manual shift mode
When the selector lever is in the DS (Drive
Sport) position, the transmission is ready
for the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can
be selected manually by moving the
selector lever up or down, or pulling the
right-side or left-side paddle shifter.
When shifting up, move the selector lever
to the + (up) side or pull the right-side
paddle shifter (+)
*
A
(if so equipped). The
transmission shifts to the higher range.
When shifting down, move the selector
lever to the − (down) side or pull the left-
side paddle shifter (−)
*
B
(if so equipped).
The transmission shifts to the lower range.
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