STARTING AND OPERATING 125 3. Push and hold the ignition switch until the engine turns off. wheel) will activate ERS mode, display the current gear in the instrument cluster, and set that gear as the top available gear. Once in ERS mode, tapping the GEAR “–” or GEAR “+” switch will change the top available gear. When to Use TOW/HAUL Mode 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting occurs, push the TOW/HAUL switch to activate TOW/HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. 5. Restart the engine. 6.
Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recommend that you visit an authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience. An authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to assess the condition of your transmission. If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is required. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation 4 ERS Control The ERS shift control allows the driver to limit the highest available gear when the transmission is in DRIVE.
For example, if you set the transmission gear limit to FOURTH gear, the transmission will not shift above FOURTH gear (except to prevent engine overspeed), but will shift through the lower gears normally. 1 — GEAR “+” Switch 2 — GEAR “–” Switch TOW/HAUL Switch To exit ERS mode, simply push and hold the GEAR “+” switch until the gear limit display disappears from the instrument cluster. The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate that TOW/HAUL mode has been activated. Pushing the switch a second time restores normal operation. Normal operation is always the default at engine start-up.
If TOW/HAUL mode is desired, the switch must be pushed each time the engine is started. WARNING! You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed. When the transmission gear selector is in DRIVE, the transmission will operate automatically, shifting between all available gears. Tapping the GEAR “–” switch (on the steering Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.