2. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearwardto downshift.The odometer on the instrument panel cluster willchange from the mileage to a number indicatingthe requested gear range when moving theshift lever forward or rearward. See Speedometerand Odometer on page 3-35 for more informationon the odometer.While using the DSC feature the vehicle will have firmershifting and increased performance. You can use thisfor sport driving or when climbing/descending hillsto stay in gear longer or to down shift for more poweror engine braking.The transmission will only allow you to shift intogears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engineRevolutions Per Minute (RPM). The transmission willnot automatically shift to the next higher gear if theengine rpm is too high.If shifting is prevented for any reason, the currentlyselected gear will flash multiple times, indicating thatthe transmission has not shifted gears.The transmission will allow you to shift to the gearselected and will automatically downshift whenthe vehicle comes to a stop. This will allow formore power during take-off and passing.When accelerating your vehicle from a stop insnowy and icy conditions, you may want to shiftinto second gear. A higher gear allows you to gainmore traction on slippery surfaces.Parking BrakeThe parking brake pedalis located on the lowerportion of the instrumentpanel to the left of thesteering wheel.To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot and push the parking brakepedal down with your left foot.If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light onthe instrument panel cluster should come on. If itdoes not, you need to have your vehicle serviced.See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38 formore information.2-29
