Automatic Transmission
When manually downshifting from
second gear to first gear below
redline, you must depress the
accelerator pedal to get the
transmission to downshift. If you do
not, the gear indicator will flash as
described. This is not necessary
when downshifting in any of the
other gears.
Second (2)
— This position locks
the transmission in second gear. It
does not downshift to first gear
when you come to a stop. Second
gives you more power when climbing,
and increased engine braking when
going down steep hills. Use second
gear when starting out on a slippery
surface or in deep snow. It will help
reduce wheelspin.
Whenever you move either shift
lever to a lower gear, the
transmission downshifts only if the
engine's redline will not be exceeded
in the lower gear.
First (1)
— To shift from Second to
First, press the release button on the
shift lever. With the lever in this
position, the transmission locks in
First gear.
Maximum Speeds
The speeds in this table are the
maximums for the given position. If
you exceed these speeds, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer's
red zone. If this occurs, you will feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine's
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
Driving
