Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Shift Patterns: Notes
This vehicle is equipped with adaptive shift strategy. Whenever the battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair, the strategy parameters that are stored in keep alive memory (KAM) will be lost. The strategy will start or relearn once the battery is reconnected and the vehicle is driven. This is a temporary condition and normal operating mode will be resumed once the powertrain control module (PCM) relearns all the parameters from the driving conditions. There is no set time frame for this process.
The customer needs to be notified that they may experience slightly firm shifts, delayed or early shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect the function or durability of the transmission. As the PCM relearns, this temporary condition will be replaced by normal operating condition.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.