Automated/Automatic Transmission Shift Control - freightliner M2 Plus 2023 Manual

Automated and Automatic Transmissions
Automated/Automatic
Transmission Shift Control
Vehicles with automated or automatic transmissions
use the multifunction stalk switch control shown in
Fig. 14.1 and Fig. 14.2. This control can be used to
request manual shifts, change driving mode, and set
engine brake levels. See
of control functionality.
Direction Switch
Use the direction switch to request drive (D), neutral
(N), or reverse (R). See
Mode Switch
The driving mode can be changed using the Mode
switch on the shift control. See
C.
Gear Switch
For automated and automatic transmissions, gear
shifts can be requested manually; push the lever
away to request a downshift, or pull the lever toward
you to request an upshift, shown in
and E. See Table 14.1
upshift and downshift requests.
Function/Switch
Direction
D
N
R
Mode Short press
Long press
14.1
Table 14.1 for an overview
Fig. 14.1, Ref. A.
Fig. 14.1, Ref. B and
Fig. 14.1, Ref. D
for more information about
Functionality, Automated/Automatic Transmission Shift Control
Action/Position
06/30/2017
See Table 14.1 for a description of control functionality.
A. Rotate for drive (D), neutral (N), or reverse (R).
B. Short press for automatic mode or switch between
available modes.
C. Long press for manual mode.
D. Pull for upshift (+) request.
E. Push for downshift (-) request.
Fig. 14.1, Automated/Automatic Transmission Shift
All Transmissions
Forward gears
Neutral
Reverse gears
Detroit and Eaton: Activate the automatic drive
mode, or switch between available modes
Allison: Switch between available shift modes.
Detroit and Eaton: Activate the manual drive mode
(if available)
Allison: Switch between automatic and manual drive
mode.
A
D
( + )
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Control
Request
B
C
E
( − )