Transmission Mode Indicator - A/T: Description and Operation

WINTER SWITCH
In order to facilitate starting if the road is slippery, the transmission is fitted with a winter starting program. The transmission is then automatically prevented from engaging first and second gears and the car is started in third gear.

A spring-loaded switch in the selector lever's console makes it possible to select the WINTER gear shifting program.

Activation of the switch gives V (ground) on pin 21 of the TCM.

The WINTER indicator lamp in the main instrument comes on at the same time as WINTER is selected. WINTER can be selected in gear D with the result that SPORT cannot be selected.

WINTER is disconnected if:
^ the switch is depressed,
^ the ignition is switched on or off,
^ the kick-down contact is activated for >2 seconds,
^ the speed is >80 km/h (50 mph),
^ the fluid temperature is >150°C, or
^ limp-home occurs.