Automatic transmission INVECS–II 4A/T, Sports Mode 4A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System II)
Designed for optimum control and equipped with adaptive control capabilities, the electronically controlled transmission optimally matches gear shifts to almost all driving and road conditions.
CAUTION
This system is strictly intended to provide supplementary functions. When travelling downhill under certain conditions or immediately after starting off when the automatic transmission is cold, no automatic shiftdown may be made. The driver should shiftdown to a lower gear to use engine braking. Try to drive safely at all time.
NOTE
During running–in period or immediately after reconnection of the battery cable, there may be a case where gearshifts are not made smoothly. This does not indicate a faulty transmission.
Gearshifts will become smooth after the transmission has been shifted several times by the electronic control system.
See also:
Selector lever position display screen*
Shows the position of the selector lever.
Refer to “Selector lever operation”. ...
Manual transmission
The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever knob. Be sure to always fully
depress the clutch pedal before attempting to shift the lever.
CAUTION
• Do not put the gearshift lever into th ...
Traction control (TCL)*
On slippery surfaces, traction control (TCL) prevents the drive wheels (front
wheels) from excessive spinning, thus helping the vehicle to start easily. ...