The light indicates transmission Sport mode.
It is activated through the square switch behind the transmission shift lever
In High range press the mode switch to select
‘Sport’ mode (the ‘S’ information light on the
instrument panel will illuminate).
In Low range press the mode switch to select
‘Manual’ mode (the ‘M’ information light will
illuminate).
Press the switch a second time to return the
gearbox to normal operation.
‘Sport’ mode
With ‘Sport’ mode selected, the gearbox is
more responsive to accelerator pedal
movement - downshifts occur earlier and
upshifts are delayed to make optimum use of
the engine's power while accelerating. Select
‘Sport’ when increased acceleration is required,
or when negotiating long inclines or twisting
roads. Note that driving in ‘Sport’ mode may
increase fuel consumption.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is turned off while
‘Sport’ mode is selected, the vehicle will stay in
‘Sport’ mode when the ignition is next switched
on.
Moving the transfer gearbox to Low range will
de-select ‘Sport’ mode; it will stay de-selected
after moving back to High range.
