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Operation
Driving Tips
Proper Starting Gear
Choose a starting gear appropriate for the load and grade conditions, while at
a stop in Drive and MANUAL modes by using the up/down buttons. Refer to
Drive Mode for detailed information.
Skip Shifting
Performed in MANUAL by pressing the shift button more than once. Refer to
MANUAL mode section for detailed information.
Optimal Engine Braking
The LOW mode can be selected while moving. This initiates downshifts as
soon as possible. Refer to Low mode section for detailed information.
Skid Conditions
If a skid or Antilock brake conditon occurs, disengage the clutch. The Auto-
Shift senses sthe vehicle speed dropping rapidly and will limit downshift gear
selections until the skid condition is complete.
Cruise Control
The AutoShift is totally compatible with cruise control. If a shift is required
while cruise control is active, cruise is temporarily interrupted while the shift
is performed and then automatically resumed after the shift.
Load Based Shifting
In Drive, the AutoShift will adapt to the changing conditions of the vehicle.
Right after power-up or after changing loads, AutoShift needs to learn the new
conditions. While learning, it may hold a gear instead of upshifting. Simply
push the Up button to start the upshift. It may take three or four shifts for the
AutoShift to learn the new conditions. After that it will handle upshifts and
downshift automatically.
Coast Mode
When coasting to a stop in lower gears, AutoShift may not finish downshifting
until the driver gets back on the throttle. This is normal for the AutoShift.
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