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Manual Downshift

1. At vehicle speeds of 40-55 mph, release accelerator pedal while moving gear selector to second gear (2). Ensure transmission immediately down- shifts to second gear and that there is an engine braking effect.

2. Move gear selector back to Drive (D) and accelerate to 25 mph, then release accelerator pedal while moving gear selector to first gear (1). Ensure transmission immediately downshifts to first gear and that there is an engine braking effect.