Direction Switch
Vehicles with automated or automatic transmissions use the multifunction stalk switch control shown in Fig. and Fig.. This control can be used to request manual shifts, change driving mode, and set engine brake levels. See for an overview of control functionality.
Use the direction switch to request drive (D), neutral (N), or reverse (R). See Fig., ref. A.
See Table for a description of control functionality.
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Rotate for drive (D), neutral (N), or reverse (R).
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Short press for automatic mode or switch between available modes.
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Long press for manual mode.
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Pull for upshift (+) request.
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Push for downshift (-) request.
Fig. 1, Automated/Automatic Transmission Shift Control
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Off
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Low
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Medium
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High
Fig. 2, Engine Brake Positions
Table 1, Functionality, Automated/Automatic Transmission Shift Control
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Functionality, Automated/Automatic Transmission Shift Control |
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Function/Switch |
Action/Position |
Request |
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Direction |
All Transmissions |
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D |
Forward gears |
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N |
Neutral |
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R |
Reverse gears |
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Mode |
Short press |
Detroit and Eaton: Activate the automatic drive mode, or switch between available modes Allison: Switch between available shift modes. |
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Long press |
Detroit and Eaton: Activate the manual drive mode (if available) Allison: Switch between automatic and manual drive mode. |
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Gear(Detroit Automated Transmissions) |
Detroit Automated Transmissions |
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Short pull on the lever |
Upshift, single gear |
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Pull on the lever in quick repetitions |
Upshift, multiple gears |
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Short push on the lever |
Downshift, single gear |
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Push on the lever in quick repetitions |
Downshift, multiple gears |
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Gear (Eaton Automated Transmissions) |
Eaton Automated Transmissions |
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Short pull on the lever |
Upshift, single gear |
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Pull on the lever in quick repetitions |
Upshift, multiple gears |
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Short push on the lever |
Downshift, single gear |
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Push on the lever in quick repetitions |
Downshift, multiple gears |
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While in automatic drive mode, long push on the lever |
Downshift to low mode |
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While in low mode, pull on the lever |
Exits low mode and returns to automatic drive mode |
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While in reverse mode, push on the lever |
Selects deep reverse gear |
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While in deep reverse gear, pull on the lever |
Upshifts to standard reverse gear |
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Gear (Allison Automatic Transmissions) |
Allison Automatic Transmissions |
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Short pull on the lever |
Upshift, single gear |
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Pull on the lever in quick repetitions |
Upshift, multiple gears |
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Short push on the lever |
Downshift, single gear |
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Push on the lever in quick repetitions |
Downshift, multiple gears |
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While in automatic drive mode, long push on the lever |
Downshift to low mode |
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While in low mode, pull on the lever |
Exits low mode and returns to automatic drive mode |
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While in reverse mode, push on the lever |
Selects deep reverse gear (only on 7-speed 4000 Series transmissions) |
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While in deep reverse gear (only on 7-speed 4000 Series transmissions), pull on the lever |
Upshifts to standard reverse gear |
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Engine Brake* 1 |
Engine Brake Functions |
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Lever at position 0 (top) |
Engine brake off |
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Lever at position 1 |
Low intensity |
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Lever at position 2 |
Medium intensity |
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Lever at position 3 (bottom) |
High intensity |
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* For functions with cruise control active, see Chapter 7 .