6 speed transmission questions.
So I came out of the ice age and got a Suburban with the new 6 speed transmission (PRNDM_1). Reading the manual, it seems a little daunting. So how do you use it when towing? And what about steep...
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The Texan wrote:ktosv wrote:Nope, select 2 and it will start in 1 and shift to 2. It is NOT a manual transmission, just a top gear selector.
Also, if you select 2, it will start in 2nd gear and stay in 2nd gear. Awesome for a 2wd vehicle like mine in deep sand or snow.
You're right, it is just a range limiter, which is a poorly understood feature or function of this transmission.
With the exception of 2, however. From a stop, it will start in 2 if that range is selected. It is to reduce torque and improve traction on slick roads. My '05 4 spd had the same feature. Seems needless since the truck has traction and stability control, too -- it will limit wheel spin on ice in 1st gear -- but that is the feature.
