External Controls - Overview
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Overview
The transmission selector lever linkage consists of:
- a selector lever cable that connects the transmission manual control lever to the selector lever assembly.
- a brake shift interlock actuator that is integral to the selector lever assembly.
The selector lever assembly:
- locks the transmission selector lever in the P position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
- requires the transmission selector lever to be in the P position to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
- has a SelectShift™ switch that allows the driver to manually shift the transmission (if equipped).
The steering wheel:
- has SelectShift™ paddle switches mounted to it that allow the driver to manually shift the transmission (if equipped).
A TCS (if equipped) is a momentary contact switch mounted to the LH lower instrument panel.
A Grade Assist switch (if equipped) is a momentary contact switch mounted to the selector lever knob.