8-26 Driving and OperatingManual ModeDriver Shift Control (DSC)Notice: If you drive the vehicleat high RPMs without upshiftingwhile using Driver Shift Control(DSC), you could damage thevehicle. Always upshift whennecessary while using DSC.Driver Shift Control (DSC) allowsyou to shift an automatictransmission similar to a manualtransmission. To use the DSCfeature:1. Move the shift lever to the leftfrom D (Drive) toM (Manual Mode).If you do not move the shift leverforward or rearward, the vehiclewill be in Sport Mode. When youare in Sport Mode the vehiclewill still shift automatically. Thetransmission may remain in agear longer than it would in thenormal driving mode based onbraking, throttle input, andvehicle lateral acceleration.An S will be displayed inthe DIC.Within Sport Mode there is afurther performance featurecalled Performance Mode LiftFoot (PMLF) Mode. The featureis activated automatically whensports oriented driving isdetected, based on corneringand on/off throttle application.PMLF allows the transmission tohold the current gear instead ofupshifting when the throttle islifted.2. To enter M (Manual Mode), pressthe shift lever forward to upshiftor rearward to downshift.An M will be displayed inthe DIC.The tachometer display on theinstrument panel cluster will showwhich gear the vehicle is in. Thenumber indicates the requestedgear range when moving the shiftlever forward or rearward. SeeTachometer on page 4‑15 for moreinformation.While using the DSC feature, thevehicle will have firmer, quickershifting. You can use this forsport driving or when climbing ordescending hills, to stay in gearlonger, or to down shift for morepower or engine braking.
