MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
TRANS. HOT STOP
SAFELY SHIFT TO P
The transmission driving clutch has overheated. Pull over, shift the transmission
into PARK, and allow the vehicle to cool until “TRANS. COOL READY TO
DRIVE” is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMIS-
SION
A transmission fault has been detected. See your authorized dealer for diagnosis
and service.
SERVICE SHIFTER A shift lever fault has been detected. See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and
service.
ENGAGE PARK BRAKE The sensor that confirms PARK engagement is not functioning properly. Engage the
parking brake to ensure that the vehicle will not roll when in PARK.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electronically for
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home
Mode is activated. In this mode, some gears will be
unavailable. The transmission will operate only in a
certain select set of gears (such as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
Reverse, or 1st, 3rd, 5th, and Reverse, or 2nd, 4th, and 6th
[with no Reverse]). PARK and NEUTRAL will continue
to be available. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle
to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without
damaging the transmission.
434 STARTING AND OPERATING