Automatic Transmission Gear Position Indicator

The selector lever has seven positions: P PARK, R REVERSE, N NEUTRAL, D4 1st through 4th gear ranges, D3 1st through 3rd gear ranges, 2 2nd gear and 1 1st gear.

In P (Park), the parking pawl is engaged with the countershaft parking gear thereby locking the front wheels. With P selected, all clutches are released.

In R (Reverse), the reverse selector is engaged with the countershaft reverse gear, 4th gear clutch is applied.

In N (Neutral), all clutches are released.

In D4 (1 to 4), vehicle moves off in 1st gear, upshifts to 2nd, 3rd and 4th occur automatically depending upon road speed and throttle position. During deceleration will downshift automatically to 3rd, 2nd and 1st, again depending on road speed and throttle position. Lock – up mechanism operates in 2nd, 3rd and 4th with selector lever in D4 position.

In D3 (1 to 3), vehicle moves off in 1st gear, upshifts to 2nd and 3rd occur automatically depending on road speed and throttle position. Maximum acceleration is obtained with selector lever in D3, this position should also be used for driving in hilly areas. Downshifts occur automatically to 2nd and 1st depending on road speed and throttle position. Lock – up mechanism operates in 3rd with selector lever in D3 position.

In 2 (Second), for engine braking and maximum traction on loose or slippery surfaces. Gearbox does not shift up or down but remains in 2nd gear.

In 1 (First), for engine braking. Gearbox does not shift up or down but remains in 1st gear.

Starting is possible only in P and N positions through the use of a slide – type, neutral – safety switch.

Automatic Transmission Gear Position Indicator

The gear position indicator on the instrument panel shows the gear that has been selected without having to look down at the console.