RANGE SELECTION [LA4AX-EL (CD4E)]

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• The selector lever has six positions:

P, R, N, D, 2, 1. In addition, a O/D OFF switch allows the driver to prevent a shift to 4th gear (Overdrive) and uses engine compression to help slow the vehicle (engine braking) in 2nd gear and 3rd gear.

Park (P position)

• No powerflow is transferred through the transaxle in Park.

• A shift lever connected to a set of cams presses the parking pawl into the park gear on the driven sprocket. This locks the final drive and prevents the vehicle from rolling.

• For safety reasons, always apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked.

Reverse (R position)

• Reverse allows the vehicle to be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced gear ratio.

• Engine braking is provided in Reverse.

Neutral (N position)

• As in PARK, there is no power transferred through the transaxle in NEUTRAL. However, the final drive is not locked by the parking pawl, so the wheels are free to rotate.

• The vehicle may be started in Neutral.

Drive

• The Drive position provides all automatic shifts (1st gear through 4th gear), apply and release of the TCC, and maximum fuel economy during normal operation.

• Engine braking is provided in the 4th gear.

• 4th gear (Overdrive) may be canceled by depressing the O/D OFF switch that is located on the selector lever. Engine braking is also provided in 2nd gear and 3rd gear with the O/D OFF switch ON.

MANUAL 2

• Manual 2 provides a 2nd gear hold position after automatic or manual up-shift or down-shift.

• When Manual 2 is selected from a stop, the transaxle will start in 2nd gear for maximum traction on slippery surfaces.

• Engine braking is provided in 2nd gear when in the MANUAL 2 position.

MANUAL 1

• Manual 1 provides a 1st gear hold after automatic or manual down-shift.

• The transaxle is prevented from down-shifting into 1st gear above a specific speed approx. 48 km/h {30 mph} to protect the powertrain from over speeding.

• Engine braking is provided in Manual 1 position making it especially useful for descending steep grades.