Driving 101
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Your vehicle’s automatic transmission is equipped with a spe-
cial shift strategy that ensures maximum heater performance
during cold weather operation.
When ambient temperature is 23°F (–5°C) or below and the
engine coolant temperature is below 100°F (38°C), light throt-
tle upshifts may be slightly delayed. Once the engine coolant
temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) the normal shift strategy
will resume. This is normal operation and will not affect the
function or the durability of the transmission.
CAUTION:
If the normal shift strategy does not resume
once the engine coolant temperature reaches the normal
operating temperature, or if the downshifts and other throttle
conditions do not function normally, have an authorized
service center inspect your vehicle as soon as possible.
REASON: When the downshifts and other throttle
conditions do not function normally, fuel economy will be
diminished and engine damage is possible.
Adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy
Your vehicle is equipped with an Adaptive Transmission Shift
Strategy. Adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy offers the opti-
mal transmission operation and shift quality. When the vehicle’s
battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair,
the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy
parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations when
the battery in your vehicle has been disconnected. The Adaptive
Transmission Shift Strategy allows the transmission to relearn
these operating parameters. The learning process could take sev-
eral transmission upshifts and downshifts; during this learning
process, slightly firmer shifts may occur. After this learning pro-
cess, normal shift feel and shift scheduling will resume.
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