Gear Selection
The shift lever has six positions: [P] PARK, [R] REVERSE, [N] NEUTRAL, [D4 ] 1st through 4th gear ranges, [D3 ] 1st through 3rd gear ranges, [2] 2nd gear.
SHIFT LEVER POSITIONS CHART
| Position | Description |
|---|---|
| [P] PARK | Front wheels locked; parking brake pawl engaged with parking gear on countershaft. All clutches released. |
| [R] REVERSE | Reverse; reverse selector engaged with countershaft reverse gear and 4th clutch locked. |
| [N] NEUTRAL | All clutches released. |
| [D3 ] DRIVE (1st through 4th) | General driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, 3rd, then 4th, depending on vehicle speed and throttle position. Downshift through 3rd, 2nd and 1st on deceleration to stop. The lock-up mechanism comes into operation in [D4 ] position in 3rd and 4th gear. |
| [D3 ] DRIVE (1st through 3rd) | Use 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 comes into operation in 3rd gear. |
| [2] SECOND | Use for engine braking or better traction starting off on loose or slippery surfaces; stays in 2nd gear, does not shift up and down. |
Starting is possible only in [P] and [N] positions through the use of a slide-type, neutral-safety switch.