Manual Downshifts

MANUAL DOWNSHIFTS
The shift solenoids do not control initial 4-3 manual downshift. The 4-3 manual downshift is hydraulic. The 3-2 and 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 accelerator pedal while moving gear selector to Manual Third (3) Observe the following results:
- The TCC releases.
- The transaxle downshifts to 3rd gear immediately.
- The engine slows vehicle down.

2. Move gear selector back to Overdrive (D) and accelerate to 64-72 km/h (40-45 mph). Release accelerator while moving gear selector to Manual Second (2) and observe the following results:
- The TCC releases.
- The transaxle immediately downshifts to 2nd gear.
- The engine slows the vehicle down.

3. Move the gear selector back to Overdrive (D) 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 transaxle immediately downshifts to 2nd gear.
- The engine slows vehicle down.
- Below 60 km/h (37 mph) transaxle 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.