Range Selection

Range Selection

The transmission has 7 range positions: P, R, N, (D), 3, 2 and 1.






Park

In the PARK position:

- there is no power flow through the transmission.
- the park pawl locks the output shaft 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.


Neutral

In the NEUTRAL position:

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


Drive - Overdrive (O/D) Enabled

OVERDRIVE is the normal position for most forward driving.

The (D) position provides:

- automatic shifts 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 - O/D Canceled

The OVERDRIVE position provides:

- automatic shifts 1-4 and 4-1.
- apply and release of the TCC.
- maximum fuel economy during normal operation.
- engine braking in 4th gear.


Position 3 - 3rd Gear

The 3rd position provides:

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


Position 2 - 2nd Gear

If this position is selected at normal road speeds, the transmission will downshift into the next lower gear and continue downshifting until the vehicle reaches 2nd gear.

The 2nd position provides:

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


Position 1 - 1st Gear

If this position is selected at normal road speeds, the transmission will downshift 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.