Transmission Range Selection

The transmission range selector has six positions: P,R,N,D,2 and 1.

(P) Park

• There is no powerflow through the transmission in PARK range.
• The parking pawl (7A441) locks the output shaft (7060) to the case (7005) to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
• For safety reasons, the vehicle parking brake control (2780) should also be used when the vehicle is parked and not in use.
• The engine can be started in the PARK range.
• PARK must be selected before the ignition key can be removed.

(R) Reverse

• Reverse gear enables the vehicle to be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced ratio.
• There is engine braking in REVERSE.

(N) Neutral

• There is no powerflow through the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle's wheels are free to move because the output shaft is not held by the parking pawl.
• The engine may be started in NEUTRAL.
• Ignition key cannot be removed while the vehicle is in this range.

((D)) Overdrive

Overdrive is the normal selector position for most forward driving conditions. This position provides:

• Automatic shifts (first through fourth).
• Application and release of the torque converter clutch.
• Maximum fuel economy during normal operation.

(2) Manual 2

Selection of the 2nd gear position (2) provides 2nd gear start and hold.

• Application of the torque converter clutch may also occur in this range, depending on transmission and vehicle conditions.
• This position can be selected when starting on slippery roads for improved traction, or engine braking.

(1) Manual 1

Selection of Manual 1 or Manual LOW position at idle will allow 1st gear operation only (no upshifts).

• If this position is selected at normal road speeds, the transmission will initially downshift into second gear, then downshift into 1st gear when vehicle speed falls below approximately 45 km/h (28 mph).
• The Manual LOW position will provide engine braking, making it especially useful for descending steep grades.