User Manual

Auto-neutral
The Auto-neutral feature will automatically
shift the transmission into Neutral if it is left
in a forward or reverse mode (such as
LOW, Drive, or Reverse) and the parking
brake is set.
NOTE
If Auto-neutral has been activated, the
transmission will not shift into Drive (D)
or Reverse (R) until the shifter is first
moved to Neutral (N) before selecting
another transmission mode.
Adaptive Driving Mode
Adaptive Driving will adjust the
transmission shift schedule based on
driving conditions, improving fuel economy
and performance. This feature incorporates
feedback such as road slope, vehicle
weight, and speed to determine when to
smoothly and efficiently shift between
gears. Adaptive Driving Mode then
remembers these determinations for future
shifting decisions.
The feedback used to determine an ideal
shift schedule also helps protect the
transmission from shift selections falling
outside the acceptable range for the
intended gear. If road slope and vehicle
weight (when compared to the drivetrain
ratio and engine torque) would invalidate
the intended gear, the shift will be denied.
Adaptive Driving Mode is always on.
Adaptive Starting Gear
The Adaptive Starting Gear feature
automatically selects a start gear based on
vehicle weight and road grade. This gear
can be changed, however, using the up/
downshift request procedure as long as the
selection still falls into a gear that allows
the vehicle to launch without causing
damage to the transmission.
NOTE
If the driver attempts to select a non-
neutral mode without applying the
service brake, the transmission will not
shift into gear. If this is attempted, the
driver will need to re-select Neutral (N)
and then press the service brake be-
fore a new mode can be selected.
NOTE
If vehicle weight drops (the operator
removes load), Adaptive Starting Gear
will continue using the same starting
gear employed prior to lightening the
load and will require a 30-second key
cycle (or if equipped with a parking
pawl, remaining in Park for one mi-
nute) to adapt to the new vehicle
weight.
Auto-park (option)
This feature prevents unintentional rolling
should the operator forget to place the
vehicle in Park. If equipped with a parking
pawl, Auto-park will automatically place the
transmission in Park (P) if the operator
moves the ignition switch to OFF while the
vehicle is stationary.
FEATURES - Auto-neutral
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