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STARTING AND OPERATING
TorqueConverterClutch
converter into the transm ission. This is consid ered a
norm al cond ition and will not cause damage to the
transm ission. The torqu e converter will refill within 5
second s of shifting from P (Park) into any other gear
position.
A featu re designed to improve fuel econom y has been
added to the autom atic transm ission of this vehicle. A
clutch within the torqu e converter engages autom atically
at calibrated speed s. This may resu lt in a slightly differ-
ent feeling or resp onse during norm al operation in high
gear. When the vehicle speed drop s or during accelera-
tion, the clutch autom atically and smoothly disengages.
TransmissionLimpHomeMode
The transm ission is monitored for abnorm al cond itions.
If a cond ition is detected that could cause damage, the
transm ission autom atically shifts into second gear. The
transm ission rem ains in second gear despite the forw ard
gear selected . Park (P), Reverse (R), and Neutral (N) will
continu e to operate. This Reset featu re allow s the vehicle
to be driven to a dealer for service withou t damaging the
transm ission.
NOTE:
•
The torqu e converter clutch will not engage until the
transm ission fluid and engine coolant is warm (usu-
ally after 1–3 miles (1.6–4.8 km) of driving). Because
engine speed is higher when the torqu e converter
clutch is not engaged , it may seem as if the transm is-
sion is not shifting into “Overd rive” when cold. This is
consid ered a norm al cond ition. Pulling the shift lever
into the “3” position will show that the transm ission is
able to shift into and out of “Overd rive.”
If the problem has been momentary, the transm ission can
be reset to regain all forw ard gears.
• Stop the vehicle and shift into PARK (P).
• Turn the key to LOCK then start the engine.
•
If the vehicle has not been driven for several days, the
first few second s of operation after shifting the trans-
mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the
transm ission fluid partially draining from the torqu e
•
Shift into “D” and resu me driving.
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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