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Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in
one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal
may damage the transmission. The repair will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do
not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
Transmission Overheating
If the transmission fluid temperature rises above
284°F (140°C) or rises rapidly, the Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light will flash. See Engine
Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-33 for
more information. When the transmission overheats it
will go into a protection mode and will default shift into
fifth gear if in the D (Drive) position, or second gear if in
the L (Low) position. Continue driving the vehicle in either
position depending on the required vehicle speed and
load. Once the fluid temperature lowers to the normal
temperature range, the transmission will return to the
normal shift patterns. Towing or driving on long hills can
cause the transmission fluid temperature to be higher
than normal. If the transmission fluid temperature will
not cool, you may need to pull over and check the
transmission fluid level. You should also check the
engine coolant temperature. If it is hot, see Engine
Overheating on page 5-29.
Automatic Transmission Operation
(3.6L V6 with 6-Speed)
The shift lever for the automatic transmission is located
on the console between the seats.
Maximum engine speed is limited when the vehicle is in
P (Park) or N (Neutral) to protect driveline components
from improper operation.
There are several different positions for the shift lever.
When using the MSM (Manual Shift Mode), a number
indicating the gear selected will appear on the instrument
cluster below the shift position display. For more
information on the manual shift option see “Manual
Shift Mode” in this section.
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