Uphill/downhill driving
DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission may not upshift to a higher gear if the computer determines the current speed cannot be maintained once a higher gear is engaged.
For smoother vehicle performance, if you release the throttle while climbing a steep grade, the transmission may not upshift. This is normal, as the computer is temporarily preventing shifting. After reaching the top of the hill, normal gear shift function will resume.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
When travelling down steep grades, the computer may automatically select a lower gear. This function assists engine braking efforts, reducing the need for using the brakes.
See also:
Assist grip
These grips are to support the body by hand while seated in the vehicle.
Caution
► Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out of the vehicle.
The assist grips could detach and ca ...
Radio data system (RDS)
1 - AM/FM (FM/MW/LW selection) button
2 - PWR (On-Off) switch
3 - CT (Clock time) indicator
4 - RDS (Radio data system) indicator
5 - TP (Traffic program identification) indicator
6 - PTY (Prog ...
Passing acceleration
For quick acceleration when passing, depressing the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor will cause the transmission to automatically shift from 4th gear
to 3rd gear, from 3rd gear to 2nd ge ...