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Gear Selection

The shift lever has six positions; P: PARK, R: REVERSE, N: NEUTRAL, D: DRIVE 1st through 4th gear range with over drive mode, and 1st through 3rd gear range with overdrive OFF mode, 2: 2nd gear, and 1: 1st gear.

GEAR SELECTION POSITION AND DESCRIPTION

Position Description
P: PARK Front wheels locked; park pawl engaged with park gear on countershaft. All clutches are released.
R: REVERSE Reverse; reverse selector engaged with countershaft reverse gear and 4th clutch engaged.
N: NEUTRAL All clutches are released.
D: DRIVE with over drive mode (1st through 4th) General driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, 3rd, then 4th, depending on vehicle speed and throttle position. Downshifts through 3rd, 2nd, and 1st on deceleration to stop. The lock-up mechanism operates in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears.
D: DRIVE with over drive OFF mode (1st through 3rd) For rapid acceleration at highway speeds and general driving, up-hill and down-hill driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, then 3rd, depending on vehicle speed and throttle position. Downshifts through 2nd to 1st on deceleration to stop. The lock-up mechanism operates in 3rd gear.
2: SECOND Used for engine braking or better traction starting off on loose or slippery surfaces; stays in 2nd gear, does not shift up and down.
1: FIRST Used for engine braking; stays in 1st gear, does not shift up.

Starting is possible only in the P and N positions because of a slide-type neutral-safety switch.

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