DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION > EXTERNAL CONTROLS - SYSTEM OPERATION
AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION > NEUTRAL
In the NEUTRAL position:
there is no powerflow through the transmission.
the output shaft is not held and is free to turn.
the engine may be started.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION > EXTERNAL CONTROLS - SYSTEM OPERATION
AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION > DRIVE
DRIVE is the normal position for most forward driving.
DRIVE provides:
automatic shifts - 1st through 6th gears.
maximum fuel economy during normal operation.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION > EXTERNAL CONTROLS - SYSTEM OPERATION
AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION > MANUAL S POSITION
In manual S position:
the transmission provides maximum engine braking.
gears 1 through 6 are available.
the driver can manually shift the transmission to gears 1 through 6 using the SelectShift™ paddle switches located on the steering wheel.
grade assist is activated.
the transmission will select gears that will provide the engine braking desired, based on the vehicle inputs, which will increase engine rpm during engine braking.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION > EXTERNAL CONTROLS - SYSTEM OPERATION
AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION > BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK OPERATION
The brake shift interlock actuator inhibits the selector lever movement from the PARK position by mechanically blocking the detent pawl of the selector lever mechanism. When the brake pedal is pressed (BPP switch closed) with the ignition key in the RUN position and the transmission in PARK, the brake shift interlock actuator is energized by the BCM, allowing the selector lever to be moved out of the PARK
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