Manual Downshifts

The shift solenoid valves do not control the initial 4-3 manual downshift. The 4-3 manual downshift is hydraulic. The 3-2 and the 2-1 manual downshifts are electronic. The solenoid states will change during, or shortly after, a 4-3 downshift is selected.

1. At vehicle speeds of 64-88 km/h (40-55 mph) in Fourth gear, release.the accelerator pedal I while moving the gear selector to Manual Third (3). Observe the following results:
- The TCC releases.
- The transmission downshifts to 3rd gear immediately.
- The engine slows.the vehicle down.
2. Move the gear selector back to Overdrive (D) and accelerate to 64-72 km/h (40-45 mph). Release the accelerator while moving the gear selector to Manual Second (2) and observe the following results:
- The TOG releases.
- The transmission immediately downshifts to 2nd gear.
- The engine slows the vehicle down.
3. Move the gear selector back to Overdrive and accelerate to 64 km/h (40 mph). Release the accelerator pedal while moving the gear selector to Manual First (1) and observe the following results:
- The TCC releases.
- The transmission immediately downshifts to 2nd gear.
- The engine slows the vehicle down.
- Below 60 km/h (37 mph) the transmission downshifts to 1st gear.

A Manual First-Third Gear Ratio will occur at high speeds as an upshift safety feature. Do not attempt to perform this shift.