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Question posted by cindycrabtree51 on June 17th, 2015

Hold Light Does It Mess Up The Gear Shift Ir Transmission

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on June 17th, 2015 6:32 AM
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No it doesn't, if the hold light is blinking you need to take it in for service. You would normally not use the hold button.

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Owner's Manual - Page 95

LOCK/OFF: This position locks the steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transmission. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left ...vehicle needs service. This is moving . ACC/ACCESSORY: This position operates some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. Do not turn in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off center. You may not ...
Owner's Manual - Page 96

... same thing, but then stops, it there as the engine gets warm. If you hold the key in START for five or six seconds. If you do , you could damage the transmission. Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to warm up . 3. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 98

... will not move the shift lever to P (Park). The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. The...Transmission Operation { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake and move , even when you cannot shift out of P (Park) while holding the brake pedal down, see Shifting...
Owner's Manual - Page 99

... moving , use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is running at high speed. Shift to back up. Unless your foot is not running at high speed may damage the transmission. Be sure the engine is firmly on the brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 100

... (MIL) or the HOLD indicator light will turn on hills. You can drive in one place on a hill using the brakes off and on very steep hills, or in 1 (First), the transmission will not be prevented from shifting into D4 gear until the transmission fluid has warmed up rather slowly or not shift gears when you go...
Owner's Manual - Page 101

... as snow, mud, or ice. Press the HOLD button on the shift lever console to turn off hold mode, and return to turn on hold mode. The HOLD light will light up on page 3-30. Press the button again to normal automatic transmission operation. 2-23 Hold Mode If the vehicle's transmission has hold mode, you can select this mode to allow...
Owner's Manual - Page 103

... go on and off if you when to shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions let you may have a manual transmission, you . This light will show you quickly change the position of the vehicle. Shift Speeds { CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you downshift. 2-25 Let up the ring...
Owner's Manual - Page 105

... P (Park), hold the brake pedal down and set . And, if you have moved the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the button on page 2-26 for more information. 2. If you leave the vehicle with the engine running , it . The vehicle can roll. You or others could be injured. Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) Leaving...
Owner's Manual - Page 106

... the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You have to pull the shift lever out of P (Park) before you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park) while holding the brake pedal down, try this: 1. The shift lock release slot is located at object. This is in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 107

...; When parking uphill, place the shift lever in 4. Shift to LOCK/OFF, remove the key and release the clutch. 2-29 Shift to the gear you can. 1 (First). 3. Fully press in the clutch pedal and place the shift lever into the ignition and start the engine. 7. Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before leaving the vehicle, do the...
Owner's Manual - Page 117

... ...3-25 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-26 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-26 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-27 Charging System Light ...3-28 Up-Shift Light ...3-28 Brake System Warning Light ...3-28 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-30 Hold Mode Light ...3-30 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-30 Tire Pressure Light ...3-31 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers...
Owner's Manual - Page 128

..., the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. When going up steep hills, you might have a manual transmission, the cruise control shuts off . When you have to brake or shift to a lower gear to increase the vehicle speed. Hold it . Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce the vehicle speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 144

... vehicle. If it checked by your dealer/retailer. have an up-shift light. If the warning light comes on page 2-24 for more information. Charging System Light Up-Shift Light The vehicle may have a problem with the light on, turn off all accessories, such as a check to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow.
Owner's Manual - Page 146

..., or comes on page 2-20 for more information. See "Hold Mode" under Automatic Transmission Operation on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-28. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the regular brakes. Hold Mode Light If the vehicle has this feature, this gage shows the...
Owner's Manual - Page 187

...have to do all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. • Going down steep or long hills, shift to a lower gear. { CAUTION: If you stay in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off... the center of slowing down and they could get so hot that let you do not shift down a hill. Drive at or rolling terrain. Always have poor braking or even none going...
Owner's Manual - Page 192

... the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Slowly spinning the wheels in gear. Also, overloading can carry. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on page 4-28. Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel...
Owner's Manual - Page 224

...vehicle on location. 4. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). 4. Locate the automatic transmission dipstick which is colder than 50°F (10°C), you ...may have to five minutes. Keep the engine running. 2. Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about three seconds in each gear...
Owner's Manual - Page 308

... on page 2-26 if necessary. If the starter works in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in each gear. The starter should work only when the clutch pedal is enough room around the vehicle. 2. For automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 310

...front of clean, drinkable water and use plain water to P (Park). Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use only DEX-COOL&#...by the parking brake only. • To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running , shift to flush any areas where mud and other debris can be damaged. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 342

......3-31 Up-Shift ...3-28 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-18 Locks Central Door Unlocking System ...2-6 Door ...2-6 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-7 Loss of Control ...4-8 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-37 Lower ......6-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-32 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-5 Manual Seats ...1-4 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-21 Operation ...2-24 Manual Windows ...2-12 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...

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