Transmission Range Selector

TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR

(P) Park

There is no powerflow through the transaxle in the park position. The parking pawl locks the driven sprocket to the case, preventing the vehicle from rolling. The parking brake should also be used whenever the vehicle is parked. The engine can be started in the park position. The park position must be selected before the ignition key can be removed.

(R) Reverse

Reverse position enables the vehicle to be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced ratio.

(N) Neutral

As in park position, there is no powerflow through the transmission in neutral. However, the vehicle's wheels are free to move because the driven sprocket is not held by the parking pawl. The engine may be started in neutral, but the ignition key cannot be removed while the vehicle is in this position.

(D) Overdrive

Overdrive is the normal selector position for most forward driving conditions. This position provides automatic upshifts and downshifts through all four gears, application of the torque convertor clutch, and maximum fuel economy during normal operation. Engine braking is provided in 4th gear.

(D) Drive

In Drive, the transmission range selector position is the same as for Overdrive. Drive is selected by momentarily pressing the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), labelled "0D" button on this vehicle. The instrument panel has a Transmission Control Indicator Lamp (TCIL) which illuminates "O/D OFF" when Drive is activated. Drive provides all automatic upshifts, except fourth gear (overdrive). This position can be selected when overdrive is not wanted, such as driving in hilly or mountainous terrain. It also provides additional engine braking, by applying the coast clutch.

(2) Second

The selection of the 2 position provides a second gear hold, after automatic upshift or downshift. This will give a second gear start for icy conditions. Engine braking is also provided.

(1) First

Selecting the manual first position with the vehicle stationary will provide only first gear operation. If selected at normal road speeds, the transaxle will not downshift until vehicle speed reduces. First will provide engine braking, making it especially useful for descending steep grades. Also, the torque converter clutch is prevented from applying.