Transmission Range Selection

The E40D shift lever has six positions: PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, OVERDRIVE, MANUAL 2 and MANUAL 1.

PARK

WARNING: Always apply the parking brake after, and in addition to, shifting the transmission into PARK.

CAUTION: Select PARK position only when the vehicle is at a complete stop.

In PARK position:
- there is no powerflow through the transmission.
- the output shaft is mechanically locked - vehicle movement is prevented.
- the engine can be started.
- the ignition key can be removed.

REVERSE
In REVERSE position:
- the vehicle can be operated in a rearward direction at a reduced gear ratio.

NEUTRAL
In NEUTRAL position:
- there is no powerflow through the transmission.
- the output shaft is not locked to the case.

OVERDRIVE
NOTE: Each time the ignition switch is switched from OFF to the ON position, the transmission will automatically provide overdrive operation regardless of Transmission Control Switch (TCS) position when the vehicle was last run.

The OVERDRIVE position:
- is used for most driving conditions.
- provides maximum fuel economy for most driving conditions.
- provides all automatic shifts.
- application and release of the torque converter clutch occurs.

DRIVE - Transmission Control Switch (TCS) Activated

NOTE: Each time the ignition switch is switched from OFF to the ON position, the transmission will automatically provide overdrive operation regardless of TCS position when the vehicle was last run.

The DRIVE position:
- is used when traveling in hilly/mountainous terrain or when going into a strong headwind.
- provides automatic shifts through first three gears.
- application and release of the torque converter clutch occurs.

MANUAL 2
The MANUAL 2 position:
- holds second gear from start-up.
- MANUAL 2 selection at vehicle speeds above approximately 56 km/h (35 mph) results in temporary third gear followed by an automatic downshift to second gear below 56 km/h (35 mph), providing engine braking.

MANUAL 1
The MANUAL 1 position:
- is used for maximum engine braking.
- holds first gear from start-up.
- MANUAL 1 selection at vehicle speeds above approximately 56 km/h (35 mph) [48 km/h (30 mph) for diesel engines] results in an automatic downshift to second gear. An automatic downshift to first gear will occur below approximately 56 km/h (35 mph) [48 km/h (30 mph) for diesel engines].