+ and - Position Operation (Optional Shifter)

These positions allow the driver to manually select the appropriate upshift (+) or downshift (-) and gear range.

• Can only be entered from the D5 position.
• Gear ranges 1-5 provide the same function and ratio as found in the D5 or D4 automatic mode positions.
• Transmission will not upshift or downshift unless the selector lever is moved forward or rearward.
• One tap forward (+) will command the transmission to upshift one gear range.
• One tap rearward (-) will command the transmission to downshift one gear range.
• Upshifts are allowed at any vehicle speed.
• A 2nd gear start up is normal. A 3rd gear start up will be allowed only if selected. All other selections will revert to 2nd gear.
• If the driver starts in 2nd gear and does not pass 60% throttle, the transmission will remain in 2nd gear. No automatic shift will occur.
• If the driver passes 60% throttle, then a 2-1 automatic kickdown will occur, scheduled by the PCM as used in D5. Once this has occurred, 1st gear will hold until 2nd gear is selected by the driver moving the shift handle. No automatic upshift is possible under this condition.
• Once a kickdown has occurred, manual shifting in and out of 1st gear is allowed until the next time the vehicle stops.
• A shift to 1st gear with the vehicle at rest is never allowed.
• When downshifting at normal road speeds, the transmission will only allow a downshift into the next lower gear.
• If the shifter (-) is tapped more than once in rapid succession, the transmission will downshift only into the next lower gear. Then when the vehicle reaches a speed below a calibrated entry speed, the transmission will allow a downshift into the next lower gear, if again selected by the driver. This is to prevent engine and transmission damage and to keep the engine and transmission within allowable RPM ranges.
• An electronic indicator on the instrument cluster will display the selected gear.