Manual 4-3 Downshift
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- Place the gearshift lever in the Overdrive position.
- Accelerate the vehicle to 40-55 MPH in 4th gear.
- Release the throttle while moving the gearshift lever to 3rd.
- Verify the transmission downshifts immediately to 3rd gear and the engine slows the vehicle.