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Powertrain

External Controls - Overview. Description and Operation

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Overview

The shift-by-wire system uses a rotary dial located on top of the GSM to control an actuator called the TRCM, which changes the position of the selector lever via a shift cable connected to the manual control lever located on the transmission.

The shift-by-wire system consists of:

  • GSM, which uses a rotary dial to select the desired gear.
  • TRCM, which changes the transmission position using the shift cable.
  • Mechanical selector lever cable, which connects the TRCM to the transmission.

Whenever the TRCM or selector lever cable is replaced, the selector cable adjustment procedure must be performed.

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