Manual Downshifts: Notes
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The shift solenoid valves do not control the initial downshift for the 4-3 or the 3-2 manual downshifts. The 4-3 and the 3-2 manual downshifts are hydraulic. The 2-1 manual downshift is electronic. The solenoid states should change during or shortly after a manual downshift is selected.