5-16 Switches and controls
3: Used when driving at low speeds or when pow-
erful engine braking is needed on a downhill
road. Gearshifts are made automatically
between the 1st through 3rd gears.
2: For driving on steep hills and through mud and
snow. This position provides the maximum
engine braking. Gearshifts take place automati-
cally using the 1st and 2nd gears.
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:
Control is implemented to accelerate warming-up of
the transmission when the weather is cold and the
temperature of the transmission fluid is low, and 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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