Shift Patterns

Shift Patterns
Two shift patterns are pre-stored in the control unit of this transaxle. One is the Power pattern (for more powerful performance), and the other is the Economy pattern (for improved fuel consumption and quieter operation).

The driver can select and switch to the desired pattern by using the power/economy select switch on the center console.

The solid lines shown in these shift patterns indicate up-shifts, and the broken lines indicate down-shifts. The reason why there is a difference between the shift points for up-shifts and for down-shifts is so that up-shifts and down-shifts will not occur intermittently when driving at a speed close to that of the shift point.

When the vehicle is stopped, there is a shift to 2nd gear in order to obtain a suitable "creeping". Then when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the vehicle starts off in 1st gear.