Toyota Corolla: Driving procedures / Continuously variable transmission (vehicles without paddle shift switches)

Select the shift position depending on your purpose and situation.

Shift position purpose and functions

■When driving with the dynamic radar cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range activated

Even when switching the driving mode to sport mode with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not occur because dynamic radar cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.

■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

■G AI-SHIFT

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty driving according to driver’s input and driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode. (Selecting normal mode or shifting the shift lever to the B position cancels this function.)

■After recharging/reconnecting the battery

■Continuously variable transmission fail-safe control

The system detects malfunctioning parts targeted (all of the solenoids that perform the shifting function) by the On-Board Diagnostics, and performs fail-safe mechanisms, such as restricting the shifting function or transmission ratio control. In this event, the malfunction indicator lamp turns on.

WARNING

■When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift gears suddenly. Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident.

• Shifting the shift lever