Drive (overdrive deactivated)
Activate by pressing the
transmission control switch on the
end of the gearshift lever with the
gearshift in the D(Drive) position. The transmission, with overdrive off,
operates in gears one through four, providing more engine braking than
D(Drive) with Overdrive ON and is useful whenever driving conditions
(i.e., city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) cause the transmission to excessively
shift between D (Overdrive) and other gears. Deactivate D (Overdrive)
when:
•
driving with a heavy load.
•
towing a trailer up or down steep hills.
•
additional engine braking is desired. If towing a trailer, refer to
Driving while you tow
in this chapter.
To return to D (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch.
The TCIL will no longer be illuminated.
Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically
return to normal D (Overdrive) mode.
3 (Third)
Transmission operates in third gear
only.
Used for improved traction on
slippery roads. Selecting 3 (Third) provides engine braking.
2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) for start-up on
slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on
downgrades.
1 (First)
Use 1 (First) to provide maximum
engine braking on steep
downgrades. Upshifts can be made
by shifting to 2 (Second) or to (Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at higher
speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear and will shift to 1
(First) after the vehicle decelerates to the proper vehicle speed.
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