Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (fifth
gear). The transmission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the
following conditions are present:
• the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
• vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
• the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
See also:
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addition
of any additives to the transmission. The only
exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in
detecting fluid leaks. The ...
Hill Climbing
NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the
conditions at the crest and/or on the other side.
Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a
lower gear and shift the transfe ...
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over th ...