SelectShift in sport (S):
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Provides a permanent manual gear
selection where full control of gear
selection is required.
To exit SelectShift mode, shift the
transmission into drive (D).
The instrument cluster displays your
currently selected gear. If a gear is
requested but not available due to vehicle
conditions, low speed, too high engine
speed for requested gear selection, the
current gear flashes three times.
Note: At full accelerator pedal travel, the
transmission downshifts to ensure
maximum performance.
Note: In low traction conditions, you can
pull away in second gear using SelectShift.
To perform this operation select drive (D)
or sport (S) mode and press either the +
toggle or pull the + paddle until 2 is
displayed on the cluster. Your vehicle is now
ready to move in 2nd gear.
Brake-Shift Interlock Override WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle
until you verify that the stoplamps are
working. WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which means
your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid
unwanted vehicle movement, always fully
apply the parking brake prior to doing this
procedure. Use wheels chocks if
appropriate. WARNING:
If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not
be working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Use the brake shift interlock lever to move
the gearshift lever from the park position
in the event of an electrical malfunction or
if your vehicle has a dead battery.
Apply the parking brake and turn your
vehicle off before performing this
procedure.
1. Remove the shifter boot using a
suitable tool 2. Using a screwdriver or similar tool,
depress the brake shift interlock
override until the blocker moves.
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