The transmission is mechanically locked when in position P. Also use the parking brake when parking
on grades.
Never leave the car when the engine is running. If, by mistake, the gear selector is moved from P
the car may start moving.
R (Reverse)
Never engage R while car is moving forward.
N (Neutral)
Neutral position = no gear is engaged.
Use parking brake.
Driving gears:
D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position. Upshift and downshift of the forward gears occur automatically and are
governed by accelerator pedal position and vehicle speed.
2 (intermediate position)
Upshift and downshift of first two gears (low and intermediate) occur automatically.
No upshift to 3rd gear occurs.
Position 2 may be used to obtain forced downshift to 2nd gear for increased engine-braking effect.
Position 2 can also be used. . .
● for relatively slow highway driving
● for stop and go city driving
● when driving on mountain roads where precise speed control is desirable
● for passing
1 (low position)
If position 1 is selected when driving at high speeds, 2 is engaged first and then 1 when the speed has
dropped to approx. 30 mph (50 km/h).
NOTE: No upshift can occur when 1 is engaged.
Use position 1 to select low gear with no upshift. For instance, when ascending and descending steep
grades.
pg. 50 Automatic transmission
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