Overdrive Operation


 

The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the following conditions are present:
• the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
• the transmission fluid has reached an adequate temperature,
• the engine coolant has reached an adequate temperature,
• vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
• the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator

    See also:

    Engine Compartment — 3.6L
    Engine Compartment — 3.6L 1 — Air Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 — Battery 5 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Engine Coolant ...

    Programming Additional Transmitters
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    Automatic Transmission
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