Low (L)

Refer to the Allison website for additional information: see www.allisontransmission.com.

Use low when wanting to maximize engine braking and minimize the use of the brake pedal—for example, when driving down long grades or when coming to a stop. To select low, push down on the multi-function stalk switch, and hold in the down-shift position for half a second or more. The lowest available start gear will be selected (the starting gear cannot be changed in low).

If low is selected while moving, the transmission will not upshift (unless the system initiates a low override). The system will downshift at the earliest opportunity to provide maximum engine braking.

In the driver display, the low gear is shown as '1.' See Fig. .

Low (displayed as '1')

Highest Gear Available in Low

Fig. 1, Allison Gear Display in Low Gear