Driving (P 257) Automatic Transmission (P 277) Paddle Shifters (P 279) Quick Reference Guide Shift to ( P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine. Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking. D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back to automatic mode once the system detects that the vehicle is cruising. Sequential shift mode: Holds the selected gear, and the M indicator comes on. Shifting Release Button Shift Lever Park Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked. Models without full color display Models with full color display Reverse Used when reversing.
Neutral Transmission is not locked. Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator M Indicator Selected Gear Number Drive Normal driving. D-paddle shift mode can be used. Selected Gear Number S Position Sequential shift mode can be used. The selected gear position is shown in the instrument panel. M Indicator Shift Down (-) Paddle Shifter Shift Up (+) Paddle Shifter Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to move out of ( P . Press the release button to move the shift lever. Move the shift lever without pressing the release button. 16