ZF PowerLine Automatic Transmission
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. and Fig. . This control can be used to request manual shifts, change driving mode, and set engine brake levels. See Table 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. , ref. A.
See Table for a description of control functionality.
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Rotate for drive (D), neutral (N), reverse (R), or park (P).
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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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0. Off
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1: Low
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2: Medium
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3: High
Fig. 2, Engine Brake Positions
Table 1, Functionality, ZF PowerLine Automatic Transmission Shift Control
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Function/Switch |
Action/Position |
Request |
Table 1, Functionality, ZF PowerLine Automatic Transmission Shift Control
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Direction |
D |
Forward gears |
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N |
Neutral |
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R |
Reverse gears |
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P |
Park |
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Mode |
Short press |
Automatic driving mode |
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Long press |
Manual driving mode |
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Gear |
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 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, long push on the lever again |
Exit low mode |
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Engine Brake Functions* |
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 |
Table 1, Functionality, ZF PowerLine Automatic Transmission Shift Control
* 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. , 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.
