Driver Message Center
Gear information is presented to the driver via the level III ICU (ICU2M) Driver Message Center. In automatic drive mode, the number of the forward gear currently engaged appears continually on the message display screen when in drive (D). In manual shift mode, the current gear is displayed until a new gear is requested. When neutral (N) is engaged, "N" will appear on the message display screen. When reverse (R) is engaged on 10- or 18-speed AutoShift transmissions, either "RL" or "RH" will appear on the message display screen. AutoShift transmissions with fewer speeds do not have a dual range reverse gear and "R" will appear when reverse is engaged.
Important: The information shown on the message display screen indicates the state of the transmission only, not the state of the SmartShift control.