System Description: Notes

When SPORT mode is ON, engine speed is kept higher than at D position driving, which helps to operate a "sporty" driving.

Fig 1: Engine Speed Versus Vehicle Speed Graph (Sport Mode ON)

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NOTE:

SPORT mode is activated when the vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more.
When the vehicle speed is lower than 30 km/h (19MPH), SPORT mode indicator illuminates if the SPORT mode switch is pushed ON, but the vehicle keeps standard D position driving.
If the engine is switched off with the SPORT mode ON, the SPORT mode is reset to OFF when the engine is restarted.
If overdrive control switch is operated during SPORT mode ON condition, overdrive control operation will take priority.
If a malfunction occurs in CVT system during SPORT mode ON, SPORT mode indicator extinguishes and the vehicle returns to standard D position driving.