Selection of manual mode
With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the “D” position to the manual gate then move it to the “+” end or “−” end of the manual gate to select manual mode.
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator and upshift indicator
and/or downshift indicator in the
tachometer illuminate. The gear position
indicator shows the currently selected
gear in the 1st-to-5th-gear range. The
upshift and downshift indicators show
when a gearshift is possible. When the
upshift indicator 
is illuminated,
upshifting
is possible. When the downshift
indicator 
is illuminated,
downshifting
is possible. When both indicators are
illuminated, upshifting and downshifting
are both possible. When the vehicle stops
(for example, at traffic signals), the downshift
indicator turns off.
Gearshifts can be performed using the select lever.
Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the select lever toward the “+” end of the manual gate.
Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pulling the select lever toward the “−” end of the manual gate.
NOTE
Please read the following points carefully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode.
• When the temperatre of the engine oil is higher than normal, warning beeps are emitted and the shift position indicator shows “−”. If these warnings are issued, deselect the manual mode to protect the engine from damage.
• The transmission does not automatically shift up in the manual mode.
Perform gearshifts in accordance with road conditions so that the tachometer needle does not enter the red zone. If the engine speed reaches a predetermined level, a fuel-cut function will operate. Shift up if this happens. Also, the transmission may automatically shift up to protect the engine.
• If you attempt to shift down when the engine speed is too high, i.e., when a downshift would push the tachometer needle beyond the red zone, beeps will be emitted to warn you that the downshift is not possible.
• If you attempt to shift up when the vehicle speed is too low, the transmission will not respond.
• You can perform a skip-shift (for example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating the select lever twice in rapid succession.
• The transmission automatically selects 1st gear when the vehicle stops moving.
• If the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid becomes too high, the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light will illuminate and upshifts to 5th gear will not be possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light turns off.