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Part Throttle Detent Downshift

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  1. Place the gear selector in the OVERDRIVE position.
  2. Accelerate the vehicle to 64-88 km/h (40-55 mph) in FIFTH gear.
  3. Quickly increase throttle angle to greater than 50 percent.
  4. Verify the following:
    • The TCC releases
    • The transmission downshifts immediately to FOURTH gear
  5. Place the gear selector in the OVERDRIVE position.