Powering Up

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  1. With the parking brake set, turn the ignition switch on and allow the shift selection module to power up. The gear indicator will show the dot display, arranged in a square pattern. All dots in the pattern should light up, without gaps or spaces. See Fig..

    Fig. 1, Gear Indicator: Power Up Dot Display

  2. Wait for the gear indicator to show a solid N. See Fig.. When the N is solid (not flashing), the transmission controller is powered up.

    Fig. 2, Gear Indicator: Neutral

  3. On vehicles with an AutoShift transmission, depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor.
  4. Apply the service brake and start the engine.
  5. On vehicles with an AutoShift transmission, release the clutch to allow the speed sensor on the input shaft to get a reading, then depress the clutch pedal again.

    6. Note: When in drive mode, the transmission defaults to second gear when starting off. If desired, the driver can select to start off in first gear. No other start gear is available.

  6. Select the desired mode (drive, manual, low, or reverse), then select the desired starting gear.

    7. Warning: When starting or stopping on hills and grades, use extra care to prevent the vehicle from rolling back. A rollback accident could cause death, serious personal injury, or property damage.

  7. On a level grade, release the parking and service brakes.
  8. Move the vehicle forward by doing one of the following:

    • Vehicles with an UltraShift transmission: depress the accelerator pedal.

    • Vehicles with an AutoShift transmission: release the clutch and depress the accelerator pedal.

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Parent topic: Eaton® Fuller® Automated Transmissions
Document Number: 0000118612
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-13
Topic Publication Date: 2024-06-10