External Controls

External Controls










Range Selection





Park

With the range selector in PARK:

- the parking pawl locks the output shaft to the case.
- the ignition key can be removed.
- the ignition switch can be cycled from OFF to START or RUN. The ready indicator light will illuminate on the Instrument Cluster (IC) when the ignition switch is cycled to the START position.

The ready indicator light is located on the lower right hand corner of the IC.

Ready Indicator Light





Reverse

With the range selector in REVERSE:

- the vehicle may be operated in a rearward direction.
- reversing lamps are illuminated.
- if the ready indicator light is not illuminated, which lights when the ignition switch is cycled to the START position, there is no reverse gear engagement.

Neutral

With the range selector in NEUTRAL:

- no power flows through the transmission.
- the output shaft is disengaged from the drive wheels.

Drive

The range selector DRIVE position provides:

- low speed driving.
- acceleration.
- cruise conditions.
- deceleration.
- maximum fuel economy during normal operation.

If the ready indicator light is not illuminated, which lights when the ignition switch is cycled to the START position, there is no forward gear engagement.

Low

The range selector LOW position provides:

- engine braking.
- improved traction on slippery roads.

If the ready indicator light is not illuminated, which lights when the ignition switch is cycled to the START position, there is no forward gear engagement.

Brake Shift Interlock System

The brake shift interlock system prevents a shift out of PARK unless the brake pedal is depressed. The brake shift interlock system has a Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) mounted on the selector lever assembly. If the ignition switch is in the RUN position, the BSIA will allow the selector lever to be moved out of PARK only when the brake pedal is pressed.

External Controls

The external control of the Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) is mechanically controlled by a cable connected to the selector lever and electronically controlled by the TR sensor (located on the transaxle). The selector lever position determines PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE and LOW modes. For diagnosis, removal and installation of the TR sensor, refer to Testing and Inspection and Service and Repair.