Selecting the ideal shift range

left towards D– and hold it in position. Press the selector lever to the left towards D– and hold it in position.
or
paddle shifter and hold it in position. Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter and hold it in position.
The automatic transmission shifts to the gear which allows optimum acceleration and deceleration. To do this, the automatic transmission shifts down one or more gears.

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