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Position 1 - 1st Gear




Range Selection

The transmission has 7 range positions: P, R, N, (D), 3, 2 and 1.






Position 1 - 1st Gear

If this position is selected at normal road speeds, the transmission will downshift into the next lower gear and continue downshifting until the vehicle reaches 1st gear.

This position provides:

- first gear operation only.
- engine braking for descending steep grades.