Transmission

Driver Shift Control (DSC)

Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature:

1. Move the shift lever to the left from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode).
2. To enter M(Manual Mode), press the shift lever forward (+) to upshift or rearward (−) to downshift.

See Manual Mode.

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