Range Selection

Range Selection





The transmission has seven range positions: P. R. N. (D), 3, 2 and 1.

Park
In the PARK position:
^ there is no powerflow through the transmission.
^ the parking pawl locks the output shaft to the case.
^ the engine can be started.
^ the ignition key can be removed.

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

Neutral
In the NEUTRAL position:
^ there is no powerflow through the transmission.
^ the output shaft is not held and is free to turn.
^ the engine can be started.

Overdrive
Overdrive is the normal position for most forward driving.
The OVERDRIVE position provides:
^ automatic shifts first through sixth gears.
^ apply and release of the torque converter clutch.
^ maximum fuel economy during normal operation.

Overdrive OFF (Cancelled) (Not shown on display)
Overdrive OFF mode is activated by pressing the transmission control switch (TCS) at the end of the range selector lever while the vehicle is in the (D) position.
The OVERDRIVE cancelled mode provides:
^ automatic shifts first through fifth gears.
^ traction and engine braking.
^ additional power while towing or hauling heavy loads.

Third Position-3rd Gear
This position provides:
^ third gear start and hold.
^ improved traction and engine braking on slippery roads.

Second Position-2nd Gear
This position provides:
If this position is selected at higher speeds, the transmission will downshift into a lower gear, and will downshift into second gear after the vehicle decelerates to the correct speed. The transmission will not downshift if it will cause an engine over speed condition.
^ second gear start and hold.
^ improved traction and engine braking on slippery roads.

First Position-Manual Low Gear
If this position is selected at higher speeds, the transmission will downshift into a lower gear, and will downshift into first gear after the vehicle decelerates to the correct speed. The transmission will not downshift if it will cause an engine over-speed condition.

This position provides:
^ first gear operation only.
^ engine braking for descending steep grades.