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Emergency running mode

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If critical malfunctions occur while driving, the transmission will continue to operate in an emergency running mode. If the malfunction occurs in "D", "3" or "2", then 3rd gear emergency running mode is activated.

If the malfunction occurs in "1","P", "N" or "R" then the emergency running mode for that stage is activated.

If the engine is started again in the emergency running mode and the malfunction occurs when selector lever is in position "D", "3" or "2", then 3rd gear is activated hydraulically until the malfunction is corrected.

For all malfunctions which can lead to emergency running mode, the transmission will remain in this mode until the malfunction is no longer recognized by the TCM over a predetermined period.