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208 STARTING AND OPERATING
MANUAL (M)
The MANUAL (M, +/-) position (beside the DRIVE
pos
ition) enables full manual control of
transmission shifting (also known as AutoStick
mode; refer to “AutoStick” in this section for
further information). Toggling the gear selector
forward (-) or rearward (+) while in the MANUAL
(AutoStick) position will manually select the
transmission gear, and will display the current
gear in the instrument cluster.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electron-
ically for abnormal conditions. If a condition is
det
ected that could result in transmission
damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is
activated. In this mode, the transmission may
operate only in certain gears, or may not shift at
all. Vehicle performance may be severely
degraded and the engine may stall. In some
situations, the transmission may not re-engage
if the engine is turned off and restarted. The
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be
illuminated. A message in the instrument
cluster will inform the driver of the more serious
conditions, and indicate what actions may be
necessary.
In the event of a momentary problem, the
tra
nsmission can be reset to regain all forward
gears by performing the following steps:
NOTE:
In cases where the instrument cluster message
ind
icates the transmission may not re-engage
after engine shutdown, perform this procedure
only in a desired location (preferably, at an
authorized dealer).
1. Stop the vehicle.
2.
Shift the transmission into PARK, if
po
ssible. If not, shift the transmission to
NEUTRAL.
3. Push and hold the ENGINE START/STOP
bu
tton until the engine turns OFF.
4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
5.
Restart the engine.
6.
Shift into the desired gear range. If the
pr
oblem is no longer detected, the trans-
mission will return to normal operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset, we
r
ec
ommend that you visit an authorized dealer
at your earliest possible convenience. An autho
-
rized dealer has diagnostic equipment to
ass
ess the condition of your transmission.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized
dea
ler service is required.
AutoStick
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission
feature providing manual shift control, giving
you more control of the vehicle. AutoStick
allows you to maximize engine braking,
eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts,
and improve overall vehicle performance. This
system can also provide you with more control
during passing, city driving, cold slippery
conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and
many other situations.
Operation
To activate AutoStick mode, move the gear
sele
ctor into the MANUAL (M) position (beside
the DRIVE position). The current transmission
gear will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
In AutoStick mode, you can use the gear
selector (in the MANUAL position) to manually
shift the transmission. Tapping the gear
selector forward (-) while in the MANUAL (M)
position will downshift the transmission to the
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