5-16 Switches and controls
CAUTION
When driving downhill with the range selector
lever in the “3” or “2” position, use the service
brakes as necessary to prevent the acceptable
engine revolutions being exceeded and the
tachometer needle entering the red zone.
For extra convenience, a shift indicator in the meter
cluster shows the position of the range selector
lever.
CAUTION
Shifting from a forward gear to the reverse gear
or vice versa, should be done only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
When backing up, always double check to make
sure that there is nothing in your path.
NOTE:
When the weather is cold and the temperature of
the transmission fluid is low, the transmission elec-
tronic control unit will modify normal shift pattern to
facilitate warm up. The following conditions may
occur as a result of this action. Note that this control
will be terminated when the fluid reaches a suitable
temperature.
• Difficulty may be experienced in making auto-
matic gear changes.
• If the fluid temperature is extremely low, the
transmission may remain fixed in 3rd gear when
the gearshift level is in the “D”, “3”, or “2” posi-
tion. Reverse will however be possible in the “R”
position.
If the fluid temperature is high, control is imple-
mented in order to protect the transmission, and this
may make it impossible to shift to 5th or 6th gear.
Once the temperature has dropped to a suitable
level, full functionality of the 6-speed automatic
transmission will be restored.
When travelling downhill, the incline and load condi-
tions will be determined automatically, and where
necessary, the transmission will be automatically
shifted to the appropriate speed. As a result, down-
shifting will be easier to perform on steeper inclines
and when carrying heavy loads.
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