Owner's Manual

LOW — Four-Speed Transaxle

This range should be used for engine braking when

descending very steep grades. In this range, upshifts will

occur only to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts

occur earlier than other gear range selections.

CAUTION!

If the transaxle operating temperature exceeds ac-

ceptable limits, the vehicle computer will override

DRIVE (OVERDRIVE) and [5] for six–speed

AutoStick威 transaxle and [3] for four–speed trans-

axle, range by changing shift points. This is done to

prevent transaxle damage due to overheating.

Reset Mode - Electronic Transaxle

The transaxle is monitored electronically for abnormal

conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause

damage, the transaxle automatically shifts into second

gear (third gear for six–speed). The transaxle remains in

second gear (third gear for six–speed) despite the for-

ward gear selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL

will continue to operate. The Reset feature allows the

vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without

damaging the transaxle.

In the event of a momentary problem, the transaxle can

be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the

following steps:

1. Stop the vehicle.

2. Shift the shift lever into PARK.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

4. Restart the engine.

5. Shift the shift lever into the desired gear range and

resume driving.

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