MANUAL SHIFT CONTROL OPERATION [FN4A-EL]

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• Gears can be selected freely by moving the selector lever back and forward.

• When shifting the selector lever from the D to M position while driving, the gear being used while driving is maintained. For driving in D position 4GR, however, when shifting the selector lever from the D to M position with the accelerator pedal released, the gear shifts to 3GR.

• If the ATF temperature is 130 °C {266 °F} or more while in manual mode, the gear position indicator light turns off and automatic shift control is selected to reduce the ATX load. When the ATF temperature is 120 °C {248 °F} or less for a specified time, the gear position indicator light re-illuminates and driving in manual mode is enabled.

• In every gear speed, engine brake force can be obtained corresponding to the gear ratio. During coasting operation, the gear is shifted down automatically when the vehicle speed is below the specification.

Shifting operation and manual transmission

Shifting Operation		Gear Position	Gear Shift Enabled/Disabled
Shift-up operation	Operates once	1GR→2GR	• Enabled when both driving and stopped.
		2GR→3GR	• Enabled when driving at specified vehicle speed or more. However, disabled when ATF temperature is low.
		3GR→4GR
	Two times consecutively	1GR→3GR	• Enabled when driving at specified vehicle speed or more.
	Two times consecutively	2GR→4GR	• Enabled when driving at specified vehicle speed or more.
	Three times consecutively	1GR→4GR	• Disabled
Shift-down operation	Operates once	4GR→3GR	• Enabled when driving at specified vehicle speed or less.
		3GR→2GR
		2GR→1GR
	Two times consecutively	4GR→2GR	• Enabled when driving at specified vehicle speed or less.
	Two times consecutively	3GR→1GR	• Enabled when driving at specified vehicle speed or less.
	Three times consecutively	4GR→1GR	• Disabled

• The gear shifting operation may cancel depending on the driver's shifting operation. For example, when a shift-up operation is performed three times consecutively, or when shift-up and shift-down operations are performed in combination consecutively, the gear shifting operation cancels. If a shift-down operation is canceled, the gear position indicator light flashes to alert the driver.

• If the engine reaches a high engine speed, the following controls are performed to protect the engine:

1. To alert the driver that the engine speed has reached a high engine speed, the opening and closing of the throttle valve are repeated at regular intervals.

2. The engine speed stabilizes at a lower speed than the excessive speed zone.

3. If the engine speed reaches a high engine speed even if the above procedures are performed, a forced shift-up is performed to lower the engine speed.