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Drive - (D) Enabled




Range Selection

Depending on the vehicle options selected, the transmission selector lever may have different range positions.

The standard transmission selector lever has 7 positions: P, R, N, D, 3, 2 and 1.

Transmission Selector Lever






Drive - (D) Enabled

D is the normal position for most forward driving.

The D position provides:

- automatic shifts 1-5 and 5-1.
- apply and release of the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC).
- maximum fuel economy during normal operation.
- engine braking in 5th gear.