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Shift Light: Description and Operation





SHIFT-UP INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM (If equipped)
This system is intended for economical driving by using proper gear positions. When the following conditions are all met, it turns ON the shift-up indicator light included in the meter cluster, but for 5 seconds at the longest, so as to urge the driver to shift up the gear.
- Vehicle speed is higher than 5 km/h (3.1 mile/h)
- Engine speed is higher than a specified speed
(The specified engine speed varies with the intake manifold pressure and engine coolant temperature.)