Safety Mode (Automatic Transmission) - SSANGYONG STAVIC 2006 Owner's Manual

SAFETY MODE (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)

When the transmission has electric or mechanical fault, the
transmission operates in safety mode to maintain minimum
driving conditions and to prevent the transmission from be-
ing damaged.
When the transmission is defective, the symptoms that can
be occurred are as follows:
• Heavy shock when moving the selector lever
• Decreased driving force while driving at high speed
• Fixed gear position during driving
• How to reset the safety mode
1. Park the vehicle and place the selector lever to "P" position.
2. Stop the engine and wait for over 10 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
• Symptoms after resetting the safety mode
- If the vehicle is normally operational after resetting, the
troubles are corrected.
- The gear may be fixed at 2nd forward gear in "D" position
or 2nd reverse gear in "R" position. Have the system
checked by Ssangyong dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Ser-
vice Operation
CAUTION
• If you find any symptom caused by mechanical or electrical defec-
tive in transmission, stop the vehicle immediately and reset the safety
mode.
• If the mechanical or electrical problem is still exist, have the sys-
tem checked by Ssangyong dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Ser-
vice Operation.
• If abnormal operation of the transmission (fixed at 2nd forward
gear in "D" position or 2nd reverse gear in "R" position) is still exist,
have the system checked by Ssangyong dealer or Ssangyong Au-
thorized Service Operation.
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