Shift Control

CVT MODEL

Turn the ignition switch to ON.
While brake pedal is not depressed, check if the select lever does not move from "P" range.
While brake pedal is depressed, check if the select lever moves from "P" range.

Set the selector lever to each gear position and check the shifting while driving the vehicle. Operate the paddle shift at manual mode and check the shifting while driving the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever To Gear Position

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Selector position

Gear position

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th ⁽¹⁾

8th ⁽¹⁾

Continuously variable speed change

Manual mode

⁽¹⁾	Turbo model (at S# mode)

Set the select lever to other than "P" range. (Model without keyless access with push button start)
When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, check if the ignition key switch cannot be removed. (Model without keyless access with push button start)

6MT MODEL
1. Check for smooth operation to each position. Especially, shift to 5th ←→ 6th and to Rev, and check for any stuck.
2. Check the slider returns to the original position by shifting to the Rev and then back in neutral while pulling up the slider.
3. If the shifting operation is not smooth, readjust the exposed length (a) of MT gear select cable by referring to the following figure.
Fig 2: Checking MT Gear Select Cable Exposed Length
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- If the shift cannot be inserted to push the reverse lock bracket 5th and 6th.
  → Extend the exposed length (a) of MT gear select cable.
- When operate the select lever to 4th → 5th, it cannot be operated at select lever crank line.
  → Shorten the exposed length (a) of MT gear select cable.