External Controls: Notes

The transmission shift cable transfers the transmission operating mode from the transmission range selector lever to the automatic transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S . The indicated position of the lever is transferred to the transmission through the cable and down to the manual control lever on the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S .

Depending on the vehicle options selected the lever may have different range positions.

The standard lever has eight positions: P, R, N, D5, D4, 3, 2, and 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Base Range Shifter

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The optional select shift transmission (SST) range selector lever has seven positions P, R, N, D5, or D4, + and -. The + and - option will allow the driver to manually upshift and downshift into any gear range.

Fig 2: Identifying Optional Range Shifter

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