Frelander 2. Manual - part 710

 

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Frelander 2. Manual - part 710

 

 

Transmission

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Transmission

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

The gear lever is spring loaded, and when in 
neutral sits between third and forth gear 
positions. Extra pressure will be required to 
move across to reverse.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CAUTION

Selection of reverse gear is prevented 
when the vehicle is travelling in excess 
of 24 km/h (15 mph). Never attempt to 

engage reverse gear whilst the vehicle is in 
forward motion. This may result in serious 
transmission damage and costly repairs.

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WARNING

Park (P) should be engaged when the 
vehicle is stationary. The vehicle can 
move unexpectedly with any other 

gear position selected, which may result in 
death or serious injuries to people or animals 
outside of the vehicle.

CAUTIONS

Never select the Park (P) position whilst 
the vehicle is in motion. Doing so may 
cause serious damage to the 

transmission.

Never select the Reverse (R) position 
whilst the vehicle is in forward motion. 
Doing so may cause serious damage to 

the transmission.

Never select a forward gear whilst the 
vehicle is in rearward motion. Doing so 
may cause serious damage to the 

transmission.

Do not rev the engine or allow it to run 
above normal idle speed while selecting 
D or R, or while the vehicle is stationary 

with any gear selected.

Do not allow the vehicle to remain 
stationary for any length of time with a 
gear selected and the engine running. 

Always select P or N if the engine is to idle for 
a prolonged period.

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Transmission

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Automatic mode

To select Drive (D) when the vehicle is 
stationary :-

1. Apply the footbrake.

2. Press the gear selector release button.

3. Move the gear selector to Drive (D).

When in D the transmission will automatically 
select the most appropriate gear for the current 
driving conditions.

Note: If pressure is applied to the selector lever 
before the foot brake is applied, any gear 
selected may not be available irrespective of 
the lever position. In this situation, remove 
pressure from the selector lever, ensure that 
the footbrake is applied and select the required 
gear.

Note: When a gear is selected the vehicle may 
begin to move as soon as the foot brake is 
released.

Kick-down

When D is selected, and the accelerator pedal 
is depressed fully the transmission will 
downshift to the lowest appropriate gear. Once 
the accelerator pedal is returned to a normal 
driving position the transmission will upshift to 
the highest appropriate gear.

Note: Kick-down operation will vary according 
to road speed, current gear in use and 
accelerator movement.

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Transmission

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Sport mode and CommandShift™

1. To select sport mode, move the selector 

lever from D to SPORT.

2. To use CommandShift, move the selector 

lever forward to move up a gear, and back 
to move down a gear.

Sport mode

When sport mode is selected (1SPORT will be 
displayed in the message centre, and the 
selector indicator will illuminate.

To return to automatic mode move the selector 
lever back to the Drive (D) position. The D on 
the selector display will illuminate to confirm 
that automatic mode has been selected. 

CommandShift™

When using CommandShift the selected gear is 
displayed in the message centre (3).

Moving away from a stand still can be achieved 
using either first or second gear. This may 
prove useful for certain terrain, using second 
gear for pulling away on snow for example.

Note: In order to protect the engine, the 
transmission will automatically change up to 
prevent over-revving, or down if the engine is 
labouring.

Note: When in CommandShift, if the vehicle 
comes to a complete stop the transmission will 
remain in second gear. First gear can be 
selected manually if required.

Electronic gear change strategies

In automatic, or sport modes (not available in 
CommandShift) the gear change points will be 
adapted to suit driving conditions. 

Hill ascent, towing, and high altitude

The lower gears are selected, and maintained 
for longer than usual. This helps overcome the 
loss of momentum when towing, or ascending 
hills. It also helps overcome the loss of engine 
torque when the vehicle is operating at high 
altitudes.

Hill descent

With HDC selected in either automatic, or sport 
modes, a low gear will be selected and 
maintained to provide maximum engine 
braking.

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High temperatures

In circumstances where engine and 
transmission temperatures are raised to very 
high levels, the gear change strategy will alter 
to provide maximum cooling efficiency.

Transmission fault

In the unlikely event that a fault develops within 
the transmission system, F will be displayed in 
the gear position display and a warning 
message will appear in the message centre. A 
limited range of gears will be available, and you 
should seek qualified assistance immediately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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