freightliner WALK-IN VAN CHASSIS Operator's Manual page 53

NOTICE
Coasting in Neutral (N) can cause severe trans-
mission damage.
Drive (D)
WARNING
When going downhill, use a combination of
downshifting, braking, and other retarding de-
vices to control vehicle speed and the engine's
rated governed speed. Failure to do so could re-
duce vehicle braking, possibly causing loss of
vehicle control and resulting in personal injury or
property damage.
In the Drive (D) position, the transmission will initially
go into First (1) range when Drive (D) is selected. As
vehicle speed increases, the transmission will upshift
automatically through each available range up to
Fourth (4) range or Fifth (5) range. As the vehicle
slows, the transmission will downshift automatically.
When going downhill, downshift to a lower transmis-
sion range to increase engine braking and to help
maintain control. The transmission has a feature to
prevent automatic upshifting above the lower range
selected. However, during downhill operation, the
transmission may upshift to the next higher range, if
the engine is exceeding its governed speed in the
lower range.
NOTICE
Do not idle in Drive (D) for more than 5 minutes.
Extended idling in Drive (D) may cause transmis-
sion overheating and damage. Always select
Auto-Apply Parking Brake (PB) or Park (P) if time
at idle is longer than 5 minutes.
NOTE: The shift into Drive (D) may not succeed
if a range inhibitor is active. Check for illumina-
tion of the RANGE INHIBIT indicator.
Fourth and Third Ranges (4 and 3)
[optional]
Use the Fourth (4) or Third (3) range for city traffic
and for braking on steep downgrades.
Third and Second Ranges (3 and 2)
[standard]
Use the Third (3) or Second (2) range for heavy city
traffic and for braking on steeper downgrades.
First Range (1)
Use First (1) range when pulling through mud or
deep snow, when maneuvering in tight spaces, or
when driving up or down very steep grades. First (1)
range provides the vehicle with its maximum driving
torque and maximum engine braking effect.
Transmissions
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