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The overdrive (O/D) is on whenever
you turn the ignition to ON (II).
Pressing the O/D switch on the end
of the shift lever to turn it off; the
O/D OFF indicator comes on.
Overdrive can be turned on or off
only when the ignition switch is in
the ON (II) position and the shift
lever is in any position.
When the overdrive is off, the
transmission selects only the first
three gears. Use it to provide engine
braking when going down a steep hill,
or keep the transmission from
cycling between third and fourth
gear in stop-and -go driving.
To shift to Second
press the release button. This
position locks the transmission in
second gear. It does not downshift to
first gear when you come to a stop.
Use Second gear:
For more power when climbing.
To increase engine braking when
going down steep hills.
For starting out on a slippery
surface or in deep snow.
When driving downhill with a
trailer.
To help reduce wheel spin.
If you shift into First position when
the vehicle speed is above 31 mph
(50 km/h), the transmission shifts
into Second gear first to avoid
sudden engine braking.
To shift from Second to
First, press the release button. This
position locks the transmission in
First gear. By upshifting and
downshifting through 1, 2, and D,
you can operate this transmission
much like a manual transmission
without a clutch pedal.
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may 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.
Automatic Transmission
Driving
Overdrive (O/D) Mode
Second (2)
First (1)
Engine Speed Limiter
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