Range Selection

Range Selection





The transmission has 5 range positions: P, R, N, D and L.

Park
In the PARK position:
^ there is no powerflow through the transaxle.
^ the parking pawl locks the final drive.
^ the engine may be started.
^ the ignition key may be removed.

Reverse
In the REVERSE position:
^ the vehicle may be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced gear ratio.
^ engine braking will occur.
^ the reverse lamps will be activated.

Neutral
In the NEUTRAL position:
^ there is no powerflow through the transmission.
^ the output shaft is not held and is free to turn.
^ the engine may be started.

Drive
DRIVE is the normal position for the best fuel economy.

DRIVE provides:
^ automatic shifts gears 1st through 6th.
^ apply and release of the torque converter clutch.
^ maximum fuel economy during normal operation.

Manual L Position
In this position the transaxle will upshift and downshift 1st through 4th gear with extended shift scheduling. Engine braking will occur in 1st through 4th gears.

This position provides:
^ first through 4th gear operation only.
^ extended shift scheduling.
^ increased engine braking.