Ranges/Modes

DESCRIPTION
The transmission range selector lever has six positions: P, R, N, D, 2 and 1.

PARK
There is no power flow through the transmission in PARK range.
^ The parking pawl locks the output shaft to the case to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
^ For safety reasons, the vehicle parking brake control should also be used when the vehicle is parked and not in use.
^ The engine can be started in the PARK range.
^ PARK must be selected before the ignition key can be removed.

REVERSE
Reverse gear enables the vehicle to be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced ratio. There is engine braking in REVERSE.

NEUTRAL
There is no power flow through the transmission in NEUTRAL.
^ Wheels are free to move because the output shaft is not held by the parking pawl.
^ The engine may be started in NEUTRAL.
^ Ignition key cannot be removed while the vehicle is in this range.

OVERDRIVE
Overdrive is the normal selector position for most forward driving conditions. This position provides:
^ automatic shifts (first through fourth).
^ application and release of the torque converter clutch.
^ maximum fuel economy during normal operation.

MANUAL 2
Selection of the second gear position (2) provides second gear start and hold.
^ Application of the torque converter clutch may also occur in this range, depending on transmission and vehicle conditions.
^ This position can be selected when starting on slippery roads for improved traction, or engine braking.

MANUAL 1
Selection of manual 1 or manual low position at idle will allow first gear operation only (no upshifts).
^ If this position is selected at normal road speeds, the transmission will initially downshift into second gear, then downshift into first gear when vehicle speed falls below approximately 45 km/h (28 mph).
^ The manual low position will provide engine braking, making it especially useful for descending steep grades.