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Transmission Limp Home Mode
KNOWING
Transmission function is monitored electronically for
YOUR
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that
VEHICLE
could result in transmission damage, Transmission
Limp Home Mode is activated. In this mode, the trans-
SAFETY
mission remains in second gear regardless of which
forward gear is selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEU-
TRAL will continue to operate. The Malfunction Indi-
STARTING
cator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode
AND
allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer
DRIVING
for service without damaging the transmission.
WARNING
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission
LIGHTS
AND
can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing
MESSAGES
the following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
IN AN
EMERGENCY
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the engine OFF.
SERVICING
AND
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
CARE
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no
TECHNICAL
longer detected, the transmission will return to
SPECIFICATIONS
normal operation.
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NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we
recommend that you visit your authorized dealer at
your earliest possible convenience. Your authorized
dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the
problem could recur.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer
service is required.
Override Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically
controlled Overdrive (fourth gear). The transmission
will automatically shift into Overdrive if the following
conditions are present:
• the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
• the transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem-
perature,
• the engine coolant has reached an adequate tem-
perature, and
• vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
• the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
A clutch within the torque converter engages auto-
matically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a
slightly different feeling or response during normal
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