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Description
Gear Selection
Starting is possible only in positions through use of a slide-type, neutral-safety switch.
Automatic Transaxle (A/T) Gear Position Indicator
The A/T gear position indicator in the instrument panel shows what gear has been selected without having to look down
at the console.
With the shift lever in the position, the indicator light next to the in the instrument panel will display the gear
selected.
ATF Cooler
With this mid-engine type vehicle, the radiator is mounted at the front of the vehicle, so the ATF cooler is installed directly
on the transmission housing.
Rear wheels locked; parking pawl engaged with parking gear on countershaft.
All clutches released.
Reverse; reverse selector engaged with countershaft reverse gear and 4th clutch locked.
All clutches released.
General driving; starts off in 1st, shifts automatically to 2nd, 3rd, then 4th, depending on
vehicle speed and throttle position. Downshifts through 3rd, 2nd, and 1st on deceleration
to stop.
The lock-up mechanism comes into operation in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear.
Manual Shifting Driving; starts off 1st or 2nd, shifts to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th with the shift
switch operation.
Although, this position has an automatic shifting area:
• 1-2 upshift
• 4-3 downshift, 3-1 downshift, 2-1 downshift
depending on vehicle speed.
When the vehicle decelerates to a stop, the transmission shifts to 1st gear automatically.
The transmission can shift to 2nd gear by pushing the shift switch up while the vehicle is
stopped.
The lock-up mechanism comes into operation in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear.
Driving in 2nd gear; stays in 2nd gear, does not shift up and down.
For engine braking or better traction starting off on loose or slippery surface.
Driving in 1st gear, stays in 1st gear, does not shift up.
For engine braking.ProCarManuals.com
1. Remove the dash lights brightness controller from
the instrument panel trim (see previous page).
2. Measure resistance between A and B terminals
while rotating the adjusting dial. Resistance should
vary from 0 to 20,000 ohms as the dial is rotated.
NOTE: Resistance will vary slightly with temperature.
HEADLIGHT
RETRACTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTING
DIAL
DASH LIGHTS
BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLLER
Controller Light Bulb Replacement
1. Remove the dash lights brightness controller.
2. Turn the socket 45° counterclockwise to remove it.
BULB (0.84 W)
Dash Lights Brightness Control
Controller TestProCarManuals.com
