Transmission Controls

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Detroit™ Automated Transmissions

Vehicles with automated and automatic transmissions use the multifunction control shown in Fig. . This control moves in two directions and has two switches. It is used to request manual shifts, change shift mode, set engine brake levels, and control specialty engine brake functions.

  • Front View

  • Shift Up/Down Requests

  • Four positions for engine brake settings

  1. Engine Brake Symbol

  2. Drive/Neutral/Reverse Switch

  3. Shift Mode Switch (Economy/Performance/Manual)

  4. Gear Shift Symbol

Fig. 1, Automated/Automatic Transmission Multifunction Control

See Mode Switch for full automated transmission operating instructions.

Manual Transmissions

If equipped, a transmission range control and splitter valves are attached to the gear shift knob.

The range-preselection lever allows the selection of the low or high range for each transmission ratio. It is used once during an upshift sequence and once during a downshift sequence.

Dependent on the transmission model, some ratios can be split using the splitter-control button.

See Transmission Operation Tips for full manual transmission operating instructions.

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Parent topic: Powertrain Controls
Document Number: 0000110456
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-09
Topic Publication Date: 2025-12-18