Select lever and gear position indicator (AT models)

Type A
Type A

Type B
Type B

This indicator shows the position of the select lever.

When the manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator (which shows the current gear selection) and the upshift/ downshift indicator light up. Refer to “Automatic transmission”.

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