what does the W/S mean
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Re: what does the W/S mean
Program mode selector switch
The transmission is provided with a selector switch for
Standard “S” and Winter/Wet “W” (snow and ice) program modes.
Standard “S” and Winter/Wet “W” (snow and ice) program modes.
For standard mode, press the “S” symbol on the switch.
Use this mode for all regular driving. The vehicle starts
out in FIRST gear.
Depressing the accelerator pedal rapidly or nearly to the
floor while driving (kickdown position), rather than
depressing the accelerator pedal in slow, small movements,
will cause the automatic transmission to shift
down into a lower gear. Rapid release of the accelerator
pedal will normally result in an upshift. This gear shifting
process is dependent on the current vehicle speed.
For Winter/Wet (snow and ice) mode, press the “W”
symbol on the switch. The vehicle starts out in SECOND
gear, unless FIRST gear has been selected, or the accelerator
pedal is in the kickdown position. The “W” mode
helps to improve traction and driving stability of the
vehicle. The gear shifting process occurs at lower vehicle
and engine speeds than in the “S” program mode.Use this mode for all regular driving. The vehicle starts
out in FIRST gear.
Depressing the accelerator pedal rapidly or nearly to the
floor while driving (kickdown position), rather than
depressing the accelerator pedal in slow, small movements,
will cause the automatic transmission to shift
down into a lower gear. Rapid release of the accelerator
pedal will normally result in an upshift. This gear shifting
process is dependent on the current vehicle speed.
For Winter/Wet (snow and ice) mode, press the “W”
symbol on the switch. The vehicle starts out in SECOND
gear, unless FIRST gear has been selected, or the accelerator
pedal is in the kickdown position. The “W” mode
helps to improve traction and driving stability of the
vehicle. The gear shifting process occurs at lower vehicle
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Re: what does the W/S mean
Originally Posted by kussh
what does the W/S mean next to the shiffter mean?or what is it for?bought my CF with no oweners manuel thanks.
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Re: what does the W/S mean
Originally Posted by rcompart
"Winter/Summer" When it's in "Winter" mode, it starts out in 2nd and has a pretty slow shift response so you don't spin out in snow/slush/ice. Hope this helps.
Beat me by a minute huh 70GT6! LOL
Beat me by a minute huh 70GT6! LOL
So are you saying if I drive stick I should start in second ??? (during winter)
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From: Sharon, PA
Re: what does the W/S mean
Since no one else mentioned it, you can download a copy of the owners manual here:
http://www.majormotorshotrods.com/_d...27s_Manual.pdf
Enjoy!
http://www.majormotorshotrods.com/_d...27s_Manual.pdf
Enjoy!
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Re: what does the W/S mean
Originally Posted by manderson483
So are you saying if I drive stick I should start in second ??? (during winter)
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Re: what does the W/S mean
Originally Posted by Jeep2Xfire
Starting in 2nd just limits torque so you don't spin out. 1st gear is max torque multiplication, 2nd is medium torque, 3rd is less, 4th is minimum torque (underdrive), 5th is direct drive (torque is 1:1) and 6th is overdrive (1:1.2 or 1.3)
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