Restricting the shift range

shifter. Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter.

The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to the relevant gear.

engine speed when shifting down, the If the engine exceeds the maximum engine speed when shifting down, the automatic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down.

range is reached and you continue to If the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you continue to accelerate, the automatic transmission shifts up in order to prevent the engine from overrevving, even if the shift range is restricted.

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