Second Position - 2nd Gear

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This position provides:

If this position is selected at higher speeds, the transmission will downshift into a lower gear, and will downshift into 2nd gear after the vehicle decelerates to the correct speed. The transmission will not downshift if it will cause an engine over-speed condition.

second gear start and hold.
improved traction and engine braking on slippery roads.