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Instrument Cluster Messages

4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.

Dedicated messages will be displayed in the instrument

cluster to alert the driver when certain unusual conditions

occur.

5. Restart the engine.

6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no

longer detected, the transmission will return to normal

operation.

Transmission Limp Home Mode

Transmission function is monitored electronically for ab-

normal conditions. If a condition is detected that could

result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home

Mode is activated. 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 trans-

mission.

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 transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer service

is required.

AUTOSTICK

AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature pro-

viding manual shift control, giving you more control of the

vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine braking,

eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and im-

prove overall vehicle performance. This system can also

provide you with more control during passing, city driv-

ing, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, and many

other situations.

In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission 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.

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Operation

• If a requested downshift would cause the engine to

over-speed, that shift will not occur.

When the gear selector is in the AutoStick position (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 (-)

triggers a downshift, and rearward (+) an upshift. The

current gear is displayed in the instrument cluster.

• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of

a vehicle speed.

• Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is engaged

because the transmission will not shift automatically.

• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when

NOTE: In AutoStick mode, the transmission will only shift

up or down when the driver moves the gear selector

rearward (+) or forward (-), except as described below.

AutoStick is enabled.

• The system may revert to automatic shift mode if a fault

or overheat condition is detected.

• The transmission will automatically upshift when nec-

essary to prevent engine over-speed.

To disengage AutoStick mode, return the gear selector to

the DRIVE position. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick

position at any time without taking your foot off the

accelerator pedal.

• The transmission will automatically downshift as the

vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will

display the current gear.

• The transmission will automatically downshift to first

gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver

should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the

vehicle is accelerated.

WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a

slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip

and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or

personal injury.

• You can start out (from a stop) in first, second, or third

gear. Starting out in second or third gear can be helpful

in snow or icy conditions. To select second or third gear

after the vehicle is brought to a stop, tap the gear selector

rearward (+) once or twice.

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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING

This only operates with the key turned to MAR/ON and

the engine started. The steering allows the force required at

the steering wheel to be adjusted to suit driving conditions.

NOTE: When turning the ignition key quickly, full power

steering functionality can be achieved after a few seconds.

SPEED CONTROL

When engaged, the Speed Control takes over accelerator

operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).

The Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of

the steering wheel.

Speed Control Buttons

1 — SET (+)/Accel

2 — RES/Resume

3 — On/Off

4 — SET (-)/Decel

5 — CANC/Cancel

NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Speed

Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple

Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If

this occurs, the Speed Control system can be reactivated by

pushing the Speed Control on/off button and resetting the

desired vehicle set speed.

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