Range Selection

The Villager transaxle has six range positions: P. R. N. D, 2, and 1. Overdrive is manually controlled by a dash mounted switch.

Park
There is no powerflow through the transaxle in the Park position. The parking pawl locks the output shaft to the transaxle case. The vehicle can be started in Park and the Park position must be selected in order to remove the ignition key.

Reverse
The Reverse gear enables the vehicle to operate at a reduced ratio in a rearward direction. There is engine braking in Reverse.

Neutral
There is no powerflow through the transaxle in Neutral. The engine can be started in Neutral, but the ignition key cannot be removed until shifted into Park.

Drive
Drive is the normal gearshift lever position for most forward driving conditions. This position provides all automatic shifting, application and release of the torque converter clutch, and maximum fuel economy during normal operation. When Overdrive is turned off, the vehicle will shift up to Third Gear. There is engine braking in Third Gear when Overdrive is turned off.

Second Gear
The Second Gear position allows the transaxle to shift up to Second Gear only. Engine braking occurs in Second Gear, making this position useful on steep grades.

First Gear
Selection of the First Gear position at idle will allow only First Gear operation (no upshifts). If this position is selected at normal road speeds, the transaxle will first downshift into Second Gear, then downshift into First Gear when vehicle speed falls below approximately 45 km/h (28 mph). First Gear engages the low/reverse clutch for greater power handling ability. There is engine braking in the First Gear position.