Transmission Range Selector and Shift Patterns

The transmission range selector has six positions: P,R,N,D,2 and 1.

(P) Park

• There is no powerflow through the transmission in PARK range.
• The parking pawl (7A441) locks the output shaft (7060) to the case (7005) to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
• For safety reasons, the vehicle parking brake control (2780) should also be used when the vehicle is parked and not in use.
• The engine can be started in the PARK range.
• PARK must be selected before the ignition key can be removed.

(R) Reverse

• Reverse gear enables the vehicle to be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced ratio.
• There is engine braking in REVERSE.

(N) Neutral

• There is no powerflow through the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle's wheels are free to move because the output shaft is not held by the parking pawl.
• The engine may be started in NEUTRAL.
• Ignition key cannot be removed while the vehicle is in this range.

(D) Overdrive

Overdrive is the normal selector position for most forward driving conditions. This position provides:

• Automatic shifts (first through fourth).
• Application and release of the torque converter clutch.
• Maximum fuel economy during normal operation.

(2) Second Gear

Selection of the second gear position (2) provides second gear start and hold.

• Application of the torque converter clutch may also occur in this range, depending on transmission and vehicle conditions.
• This position can be selected when starting on slippery roads for improved traction, or engine braking.

(1) Manual Low

Selection of Manual 1 or Manual LOW position at idle will allow first gear operation only (no upshifts).

• If this position is selected at normal road speeds, the transmission will initially downshift into second gear, then downshift into first gear when vehicle speed falls below approximately 45 km/h (35 mph).
• The Manual LOW position will provide engine braking, making it especially useful for descending steep grades.

Transmission Control Switch (TCS) 7G550

Overdrive may be cancelled by pressing the Transmission Control Switch (TCS ) to the right of the transmission range selector lever.

• With overdrive cancelled the transmission will allow automatic shifts from first through third gears only.
• Overdrive shifting though all four gears may be activated again by pressing the TCS.
• This should be done at closed throttle for best shift response.