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STARTING AND OPERATING 127
During cold temperatures, transmission opera-
tion may be modified depending on engine
coolant temperature. Normal operation will
resume once the engine temperature has risen
to a suitable level.
Instrument Cluster Messages
Dedicated messages will be displayed in the
instrument cluster to alert the driver when
certain unusual conditions occur.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function are monitored electroni-
cally for abnormal conditions. If a condition is
detected that could result in transmission
damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is acti-
vated. In this mode, the transmission remains
in a fixed gear regardless of which forward gear
is selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will
continue to operate. The Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp Home
Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an
authorized dealer for service without damaging
the transmission.
In the event of a momentary problem, the trans-
mission can be reset to regain all forward gears
by performing the following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the
problem is no longer detected, the trans-
mission will return to normal operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-
mend that you visit an authorized dealer at your
earliest possible convenience. An authorized
dealer has diagnostic equipment to assess the
condition of your transmission. If the transmis-
sion cannot be reset, authorized dealer 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, elimi-
nate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and
improve overall vehicle performance. This
system can also provide you with more control
during passing, city driving, cold slippery condi-
tions, mountain driving, and many other situa-
tions.
Operation
When the gear selector is in the AutoStick posi-
tion (beside the Drive position), it can be moved
forward and rearward. This allows the driver to
manually select the transmission gear being
used. Moving the gear selector forward (-) trig-
gers a downshift, and rearward (+) an upshift.
The current gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
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