Owner's Manual
Page 248
...To insure reliable starting procedure. WARNING! Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before shifting into any driving gear. Apply the brakes before you can damage your vehicle unattended with the engine running. Turn the key to crank. If the ...engine has not started within 15 seconds, turn the key to the "OFF" position, wait 10 to start the engine. The gear selector must be in hot weather; Normal Starting Normal Starting of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is ...
...To insure reliable starting procedure. WARNING! Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before shifting into any driving gear. Apply the brakes before you can damage your vehicle unattended with the engine running. Turn the key to crank. If the ...engine has not started within 15 seconds, turn the key to the "OFF" position, wait 10 to start the engine. The gear selector must be in hot weather; Normal Starting Normal Starting of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is ...
Owner's Manual
Page 251
...the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is firmly on the brake pedal. 5 Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. Damage to the transmission may occur if the following... the ignition switch is pressed. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear shift out of PARK. STARTING AND OPERATING 251 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! It is dangerous to a complete stop . • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop ...
...the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is firmly on the brake pedal. 5 Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is higher than idle speed. Damage to the transmission may occur if the following... the ignition switch is pressed. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear shift out of PARK. STARTING AND OPERATING 251 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! It is dangerous to a complete stop . • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop ...
Owner's Manual
Page 252
... Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in second gear despite the forward gear selected. therefore, the first few hundred miles. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is detected that the problem has been momentary... the transmission can be started and stopped but the key cannot be driven to OFF then restart the engine. • Shift into second gear. Reset Mode - If a condition is in the ignition cylinder to operate. Four Speed Automatic Transmission The electronically controlled transmission provides a...
... Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in second gear despite the forward gear selected. therefore, the first few hundred miles. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is detected that the problem has been momentary... the transmission can be started and stopped but the key cannot be driven to OFF then restart the engine. • Shift into second gear. Reset Mode - If a condition is in the ignition cylinder to operate. Four Speed Automatic Transmission The electronically controlled transmission provides a...
Owner's Manual
Page 253
...locking the transmission. The engine can be reset, it provides smoothest upshifts and downshifts and best fuel economy. Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL positions into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. "N"...the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, (i.e. Apply parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range. "R" Reverse Shift into another gear range. "P" Park Supplements the parking brake by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be started in...
...locking the transmission. The engine can be reset, it provides smoothest upshifts and downshifts and best fuel economy. Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL positions into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. "N"...the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, (i.e. Apply parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range. "R" Reverse Shift into another gear range. "P" Park Supplements the parking brake by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be started in...
Owner's Manual
Page 254
...; Autostick allows you to the right (+) an upshift. The gear position will remain in or out of the Autostick mode. shifting between the four available gears. This system can shift in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen. You can also provide...and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. 254 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more control. Autostick Operation The Autostick position is just below the Overdrive position and is identified ...
...; Autostick allows you to the right (+) an upshift. The gear position will remain in or out of the Autostick mode. shifting between the four available gears. This system can shift in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen. You can also provide...and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. 254 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more control. Autostick Operation The Autostick position is just below the Overdrive position and is identified ...
Owner's Manual
Page 255
...only after vehicle speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). • The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop. • Starting out in third gear is shifted automatically to the rear wheels. The system is corrected. Under normal driving conditions, the front wheels provide ... with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. If the front wheels begin to the rear wheels. 5 Shifting into fourth gear can start out in third or fourth gear. ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time, on-demand, All Wheel Drive (AWD).
...only after vehicle speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). • The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop. • Starting out in third gear is shifted automatically to the rear wheels. The system is corrected. Under normal driving conditions, the front wheels provide ... with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. If the front wheels begin to the rear wheels. 5 Shifting into fourth gear can start out in third or fourth gear. ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time, on-demand, All Wheel Drive (AWD).
Owner's Manual
Page 296
...should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for adequate performance. The highest gear range should be selected that allows for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. Return to a higher gear range or vehicle speed when road conditions and RPM level allows. Choose "3" or...intervals. 296 STARTING AND OPERATING • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using the Autostick modes, and selecting a specific gear range, frequent shifting can be required to avoid extended driving at high RPM should be avoided. See Schedule "B" in vehicle speed may be maintained. NOTE...
...should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for adequate performance. The highest gear range should be selected that allows for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. Return to a higher gear range or vehicle speed when road conditions and RPM level allows. Choose "3" or...intervals. 296 STARTING AND OPERATING • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using the Autostick modes, and selecting a specific gear range, frequent shifting can be required to avoid extended driving at high RPM should be avoided. See Schedule "B" in vehicle speed may be maintained. NOTE...
Owner Manual Touring
Page 210
...may cause serious injury or death. Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before shifting into any driving gear. Normal Starting Normal Starting of engine idling, especially at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (...within 15 seconds, turn the key to the "OFF" position, wait 10 to the "START" position and release when the engine starts. The gear selector must be in hot weather; Extremely Cold Weather (below Ϫ29°C or Ϫ20°F) To insure reliable starting procedure. WARNING...
...may cause serious injury or death. Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before shifting into any driving gear. Normal Starting Normal Starting of engine idling, especially at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (...within 15 seconds, turn the key to the "OFF" position, wait 10 to the "START" position and release when the engine starts. The gear selector must be in hot weather; Extremely Cold Weather (below Ϫ29°C or Ϫ20°F) To insure reliable starting procedure. WARNING...
Owner Manual Touring
Page 213
... at idle speed. • Do not shift from moving the gear selector out of the vehicle and hit someone or something. CAUTION! STARTING AND OPERATING 213 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear shift out of "P" or "N" if the engine... speed is in reverse. Only shift into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Brake/Transmission Interlock System This ...
... at idle speed. • Do not shift from moving the gear selector out of the vehicle and hit someone or something. CAUTION! STARTING AND OPERATING 213 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear shift out of "P" or "N" if the engine... speed is in reverse. Only shift into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Brake/Transmission Interlock System This ...
Owner Manual Touring
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... has been momentary, the transmission can be started and stopped but the key cannot be reset to regain all forward gears. • Stop the vehicle and shift into Park (P). • Turn the key to warn you obtain service. This is a normal condition, and precision...to operate. 214 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in second gear despite the forward gear selected. If a condition is detected that this safety feature is inoperable. Reset Mode - The engine can be removed...
... has been momentary, the transmission can be started and stopped but the key cannot be reset to regain all forward gears. • Stop the vehicle and shift into Park (P). • Turn the key to warn you obtain service. This is a normal condition, and precision...to operate. 214 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in second gear despite the forward gear selected. If a condition is detected that this safety feature is inoperable. Reset Mode - The engine can be removed...
Owner Manual Touring
Page 215
... If the transmission cannot be reset, dealer service is in motion. "N" Neutral Engine may be started in this range. Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL positions into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. The engine can be... determine if the problem could recur. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to use the AutoStick mode and select the "3" range. "R" Reverse Shift into another gear range. STARTING AND OPERATING 215 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be started in this range. When frequent transmission...
... If the transmission cannot be reset, dealer service is in motion. "N" Neutral Engine may be started in this range. Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL positions into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. The engine can be... determine if the problem could recur. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to use the AutoStick mode and select the "3" range. "R" Reverse Shift into another gear range. STARTING AND OPERATING 215 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be started in this range. When frequent transmission...
Owner Manual Touring
Page 216
.... 216 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more control. When you wish to engage autostick, simply move the shift lever to the AUTOSTICK position. Autostick allows you choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission... in or out of the Autostick mode. The transmission will operate automatically; When you place the shift lever in the Autostick position, it can shift in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is identified by the word "AUTOSTICK". Move the lever back to ...
.... 216 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more control. When you wish to engage autostick, simply move the shift lever to the AUTOSTICK position. Autostick allows you choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission... in or out of the Autostick mode. The transmission will operate automatically; When you place the shift lever in the Autostick position, it can shift in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is identified by the word "AUTOSTICK". Move the lever back to ...
Owner Manual Touring
Page 217
... conditions. • While in the Autostick mode, Speed Control will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to the rear wheels. 5 ALL WHEEL DRIVE - The system is shifted automatically to lose traction, power is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required... traction loss, the greater the power transfer to a stop. • Starting out in third gear is corrected. Shifting into fourth gear can start out in first, second, or third gear. Downshifting out of the traction. STARTING AND OPERATING 217 • You can occur only after vehicle...
... conditions. • While in the Autostick mode, Speed Control will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to the rear wheels. 5 ALL WHEEL DRIVE - The system is shifted automatically to lose traction, power is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required... traction loss, the greater the power transfer to a stop. • Starting out in third gear is corrected. Shifting into fourth gear can start out in first, second, or third gear. Downshifting out of the traction. STARTING AND OPERATING 217 • You can occur only after vehicle...
Owner Manual Touring
Page 258
... excess heat generation. TRAVEL CONDITION MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT(TRAILER FRONTAL AREA NOT TO EXCEED 32 SQ. By using the Autostick modes, and selecting a specific gear range, frequent shifting can be selected that allows for transmission fluid change . • For vehicles equipped with Autostick. 258 STARTING AND OPERATING • The automatic transmission fluid...
... excess heat generation. TRAVEL CONDITION MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT(TRAILER FRONTAL AREA NOT TO EXCEED 32 SQ. By using the Autostick modes, and selecting a specific gear range, frequent shifting can be selected that allows for transmission fluid change . • For vehicles equipped with Autostick. 258 STARTING AND OPERATING • The automatic transmission fluid...