Position 1 - 1st Gear

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






Position 1 - 1st Gear

If this position is selected at normal road speeds, the transmission will downshift into the next lower gear and continue downshifting until the vehicle reaches 1st gear.

This position provides:

- first gear operation only.
- engine braking for descending steep grades.