ZF PowerLine Automatic Transmission

Automated and Automatic Transmissions: M2+ DM

Warning: There is a risk of accident due to unintended motion of the vehicle. Death or serious injury is possible. Familiarize yourself with ZF’s literature before operating a vehicle equipped with this transmission.

This vehicle may be equipped with a ZF PowerLine automatic transmission. Read the information below for information on stalk switch functionality and links to operator information provided by ZF.

Stalk Switch Operation with ZF PowerLine Automatic Transmission

Vehicles with automated or automatic transmissions use the multifunction stalk switch control shown in Fig. Automated/Automatic Transmission Shift Control and Fig. Engine Brake Positions. This control can be used to request manual shifts, change driving mode, and set engine brake levels. See Table Functionality, ZF PowerLine Automatic Transmission Shift Control for an overview of control functionality for the ZF PowerLine automatic tranmission.

Use the direction switch to request drive (D), neutral (N), reverse (R), or park (P), if applicable. See Fig. Automated/Automatic Transmission Shift Control, ref. A.

Automated/Automatic Transmission Shift Control

See Table Functionality, ZF PowerLine Automatic Transmission Shift Control for a description of control functionality.

  • Rotate for drive (D), neutral (N), reverse (R), or park (P).

  • Short press for automatic mode or switch between available modes.

  • Long press for manual mode.

  • Pull for upshift (+) request.

  • Push for downshift (-) request.

Engine Brake Positions

  • 0. Off

  • 1: Low

  • 2: Medium

  • 3: High

Functionality, ZF PowerLine Automatic Transmission Shift Control

Function/Switch

Action/Position

Request

Direction

D

Forward gears

N

Neutral

R

Reverse gears

P

Park

Mode

Short press

Automatic driving mode

Long press

Manual driving mode

Gear

Short pull on the lever

Upshift, single gear

Pull on the lever in quick repetitions

Upshift, multiple gears

Short push on the lever

Downshift, single gear

Push on lever in quick repetitions

Downshift, multiple gears

While in automatic drive mode, long push on the lever

Downshift to low mode

While in low mode, long push on the lever again

Exit low mode

Engine Brake Functions*

Lever at position 0 (top)

Engine brake off

Lever at position 1

Low intensity

Lever at position 2

Medium intensity

Lever at position 3 (bottom)

High intensity

* For functions with cruise control active, see 'Standard Cruise Control' in the Driver Assistance Features chapter.

Park (P) Direction on the ZF PowerLine Automatic Shift Control

The automatic shift control for the ZF PowerLine may be equipped with a park (P) direction, shown in Fig. Automated/Automatic Transmission Shift Control, ref. A. This position places the transmission in neutral and engages the park pawl of the transmission. Operators can use park (P) with the parking brake when turning the engine on or off, to check vehicle accessories, or to operate the engine in idle.

Note: The park pawl is not a substitute for applying the parking brake. Always use the parking brake when the driver is not in direct control of the vehicle.

ZF PowerLine Transmission Operation

For more information on how to operate the ZF PowerLine Transmission, please scan the QR Code below, or follow the hyperlink to the ZF PowerLine Transmission Operator’s Guide.

ZF PowerLine Transmission Operator’s Guide

Parent topic: Automated and Automatic Transmissions