Selector Quadrant

Park-Positively locks the output shaft to the transmission case by means of a locking pawl, to prevent the vehicle from rolling in either direction. This position should be selected whenever the driver leaves the vehicle. The engine may be started in Park position.

Reverse-Enables the vehicle to be operated in a reverse direction.

Neutral-Enables the engine to be started and run without moving the vehicle.

Drive-Used for all normal driving conditions and maximum economy, has three gear ratios. Detent downshifts are available for safe passing by depressing the accelerator to the floor.

L2-Used for congested traffic or hilly terrain. L2 range has the same starting ratio as Drive range, but prevents the transmission from shifting above second gear. This retains second speed acceleration when extra performance is desired and can be used for engine braking. L2 range can be selected at any vehicle speed and the transmission will shift to second gear and remain in second until the vehicle speed or throttle opening is changed to obtain first gear ratio in the same manner as in Drive range.

L1-Can be selected at any vehicle speed. When selected at speeds over 50 mph, the transmission will shift to second gear and remain in second until vehicle speed is reduced to approximately 50 mph depending on axle ratio before shifting to first gear. L1 range position prevents the transmission from shifting out of first gear. This is particularly beneficial for maintaining maximum engine braking when continuous first gear operation is desirable.