Shifting Into a Starting Gear
- Press the system switch down, into the ON position, to activate the ESS system.
- Press the top portion of the shift-intent switch.
- Push the clutch pedal to the bottom of its travel so that the clutch brake stops the transmission input shaft from rotating.
- Move the shift lever and engage a starting gear.
- Slowly release the clutch pedal.
Note: If you do not shift the transmission out of neutral into a gear within two seconds, the ESS system will "time out" and deactivate. The transmission returns to manual operation. To reactivate the ESS system, press the shift-intent switch again. See the following procedures for upshifting and downshifting for instructions on how to use the shift-intent switch.
Caution: Always use the proper starting gear. Do not shift into neutral and coast, as this will result in damage to the transmission.
Important: Use the clutch brake only when initially engaging a gear with the vehicle standing still.