CAUTION
Extended idling in reverse may cause transmis-
sion overheating and damage.
Do not idle in reverse for more than 5 minutes. Se-
lect neutral when time at idle exceeds 5 minutes.
NOTE: The shift into reverse may not succeed if
a range inhibitor is active. When reverse is se-
lected, always be sure that R is not flashing.
N (Neutral)
WARNING
When starting the engine, make sure that the ser-
vice brakes are applied. Failure to apply the ser-
vice brakes may result in unexpected vehicle
movement, which could cause severe personal
injury or death. Failure to apply the vehicle park-
ing brakes when the transmission is in neutral
may allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly, pos-
sibly causing property damage or personal injury.
Press the N button to select neutral. The digital dis-
play will display N when neutral is selected. It is not
necessary to press neutral before starting the ve-
hicle. The ECU (electronic control unit) or TCM
(transmission control module) automatically places
the transmission in neutral at start-up.
WARNING
Failure to apply the vehicle parking brakes when
the transmission is in neutral may allow the ve-
hicle to move unexpectedly, possibly causing
property damage or personal injury.
When neutral is selected, the vehicle service brakes,
parking brake, or emergency brake must be applied.
Selecting neutral does not apply vehicle brakes un-
less an auxiliary system to apply the parking brake is
installed.
WARNING
Do not coast in neutral. Coasting in neutral can
cause an accident, possibly resulting in severe
personal injury or death.
Do not let the vehicle coast in neutral. If the vehicle
is allowed to coast in neutral, the engine brake will
not work and you could lose control of the vehicle.
Always select neutral before turning off the engine.
Neutral is also used during stationary operation of
the power takeoff if your vehicle is equipped with a
PTO.
N
R
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Digital Display
2.
Mode Identification
Label
3.
Mode Indicator LED
4.
Mode Button
Fig. 8.1, WTEC III Push-Button Shift Selector
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Digital Display
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Mode Identification
Label
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Mode Indicator LED
4.
Mode Button
Fig. 8.2, Fourth Generation Push-Button Shift Selector
Drivetrain
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