Range Selection

Range Selection

Depending on the vehicle options selected, the transmission selector lever may have different range positions.

The standard transmission selector lever has 7 positions: P R N D 3 2 and 1






Park

In the PARK position:

^ there is no power flow through the transmission.
^ the parking pawl locks the output shafi to the case.
^ the engine may be started.
^ the ignition key may be removed.

Reverse

In the REVERSE position:

^ the vehicle may be operated in a rearward direction at a reduced gear ratio.
^ backup lamps are illuminated.


Neutral

In the NEUTRAL position:

^ there is no power flow through the transmission.
^ the output shafi is not held and is free to turn.
^ the engine may be started.

Drive (D) Enabled

D is the normal position for most forward driving.

The D position provides:

^ automatic shifis 1-5 and 5-1.
^ apply and release of the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC).
^ maximum fuel economy during normal operation.
^ engine braking in 5th gear.

Drive (D) Cancelled

The D position provides:

^ activated by pressing the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the transmission selector knob.
^ automatic shifis 1-4 and 4-1.
^ apply and release of the TCC.
^ maximum fuel economy during normal operation.
^ engine braking in 4th gear.
^ for cancelling (D) through TCS.
illuminates the (D) OFF on the Instrument Cluster (IC).

Position 3 3rd Gear

This position provides:

^ third gear start and hold.
^ apply and release of the TCC.
^ improved traction on slippery roads.
^ engine braking.

Position 2 2nd Gear

This position provides:

^ second gear start and hold.
^ apply and release of the TCC.
^ improved traction on slippery roads.
^ engine braking.

Position 1 1st Gear

If this position is selected at normal road speeds the transmission will downshifi into the next lower gear and continue downshifting until the vehicle reaches 1st gear.

This position provides:

^ first gear operation only.
^ engine braking for descending steep grades.

Electronic Transmission Error Indicator

The vehicle is equipped with a redundant electronic gearshift indicator. This character appears with the key in the run position and displays the same gear selection as shown on the range selector floor console next to the range selector lever. A transmission malfunction is indicated if an "E" character flashes or remains on.