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Gear Selection

The shift lever has seven positions; P: PARK, R: REVERSE, N: NEUTRAL, D: 1st through 5th gear ranges, D3: 1st

through 3rd gear ranges, 2: 2nd gear, and 1: 1st gear.

(1st through 5th)

(1st through 3rd)

Starting is possible only in P and N because of a slide-type neutral-safety switch.

Automatic Transmission (A/T) Gear Position Indicator

The A/T gear position indicator in the gauge control module shows which shift lever position has been selected

without having to look down at the shift lever.

Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with park gear on countershaft. All clutches are

Reverse; reverse selector engaged with countershaft reverse gear and 4th clutch engaged.

All clutches are released.

General driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, 3rd, 4th, then 5th, depending on

vehicle speed and throttle position. Downshifts through 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st on deceleration

to stop. The lock-up mechanism operates in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears.

Used for rapid acceleration at highway speeds and general driving; up-hill and down-hill

driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, then 3rd, depending on vehicle speed and

throttle position. Downshifts through 2nd to 1st on deceleration to stop. The lock-up

mechanism operates in 2nd and 3rd gears.

Used for engine braking or better traction starting off on loose or slippery surfaces; stays in

2nd gear; does not shift up or down.

Used for engine braking; stays in 1st gear; does not shift up.

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