4-64 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
PA1628 H3-41, H3-45 Operator’s Manual
TRANSMISSION SERVICE INDICATOR
: This indicator will be illuminated upon the
detection of a service issue relating to clutch,
filter or fluid life. The appearance of the indicator
(lit steadily, flashing, etc.) varies for each of the
conditions monitored by the system. Refer to
appendix C for more details about
diagnostic
code display procedure, fluid level check or
prognostic features
(Oil Life Monitor, Filter Life
Monitor and Transmission Health Monitor) using
the pushbutton shift selector.
Illuminated at startup for a bulb check, this
indicator will then be turned off if no service
conditions exist.
DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE RANGES
R (Reverse)
Press the «R» button to select reverse.
Completely stop the vehicle and let the engine
return to idle before shifting from forward range
«D» to reverse «R» or from reverse to forward
range.
T
he reverse warning signal will be
activated
when this range is selected
.
N (Neutral)
Use this position to start engine. Select «N»
(Neutral) when checking vehicle accessories and
for extended periods of engine idle operation;
parking brake must then be applied.
The
pushbutton shift selector automatically select
«N» (Neutral) when the ignition switch is turned
ON.
NOTE
The automatic transmission does not have a
park «P» position. Select «N» (Neutral) and
apply parking brake when the vehicle is left
unattended. An audible alert will sound if the
engine is stopped and the parking brake is not
applied.
WARNING
Before leaving driver's seat, always put the
transmission in NEUTRAL and apply parking
brake.
WARNING
The vehicle service brakes or park brake
must be applied whenever NEUTRAL is
selected to prevent unexpected vehicle
movement.
CAUTION
Diesel engines should not be idled for
extended periods at "slow" idle. For extended
idling, engine should run at "fast" idle.
CAUTION
Do not allow your vehicle to "coast" in neutral
«N». This practice can result in transmission
damage. Also, no engine braking is available in
neutral.
D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal driving
conditions. After touching this pad, the vehicle
will start in first or second range and will
automatically upshift to a higher range as
output speed increases. As the vehicle slows
down, output speed decreases, the transmission
automatically downshifts to the correct range.
If a locked brake or a slick surface condition
should occur, the TCM (Transmission Control
Module) will command converter operation
(disconnect lockup) and inhibit downshifts for a
period of time or until normal wheel speed has
been restored.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Brake pedal must be applied when selecting
«D» (Drive) otherwise the transmission will
stay in «N» (Neutral).
NOTE
The transmission should normally be allowed
to shift by itself, but manual shifting can be
done as described below.
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