The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M.

NOTE
Changing to manual shift mode while driving will not damage the transaxle.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from M to D.
NOTE
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
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1. Turn the seaming welt over.
2. Disengage clips A using a fastener remover.
3. Pull the A-pillar trim, then disengage clip B (1).
4. Pull the A-pillar trim upward, then disengage clip B from the A-pillar
trim (2).
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2. Input vehicle information following the directions on the screen.
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