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Note: Vehicles may have either steering wheel controls or gearshift lever controls. SelectShift does not automatically upshift, even if the engine is approaching the RPM limit. It must be shifted manually by pressing the + button. Notice should be taken of the shift indicator lamp, which alerts you when to shift to make sure you achieve the highest level or efficiency and fuel economy. Pull the+paddleonthesteeringwheel or push the + button on the gearshift lever to activate SelectShift. • Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift. • Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.

The Tow Mode Feature: • Moves upshifts tohigher engine speeds to reduce the frequency of transmission shifting. • Provides engine braking in all forward gears, which slows your vehicle and assist you in controlling your vehicle when descending a grade. • Depending on driving conditions and load conditions, may downshift the transmission, slow your vehicle and control your vehicle speed when descending a hill, without pressing the accelerator pedal. The amount of downshift braking provided varies based upon the amount the brake pedal is pressed. The tow mode feature improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load. All transmission gear ranges are available when using tow mode. SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission Your vehicle is equippedwith a SelectShift Automatic transmission. The SelectShift Automatic transmission gives you the ability to change gears up or down (without a clutch) as desired. In order toprevent the engine fromrunning at too low an RPM, which may cause it to stall, SelectShift still automaticallymakes some downshifts if it has determined that you have not downshifted in time. Although SelectShift makes some downshifts for you, it still allows you to downshift at any time as long as the SelectShift determines that damage to the engine from over-revving does not occur. Note: Engine damage may occur if you maintain excessive engine revving without shifting.

For vehicles with gearshift lever controls: • Push the toggle switch (+) to upshift. • Push the toggle switch (-) to downshift. SelectShift in drive (D): • Provides a temporary manual mode for performing more demanding maneuvers where extra control of gear selection is required (for example, when towing or overtaking). Thismode holds a selected gear for a temporary period of time dependent on driver inputs (for example, steering or accelerator pedal input). SelectShift in sport (S): • Provides a permanent manual gear selection where full control of gear selection is required.

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