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purpose of A/T button

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:08 pm
by Gilbert
Sir

I have a 2.8 4m40 engine pajero. I would like to query on my Automatic transmission whats the Purppose of A/T button that has and indicator on my pannel when i switch it it illuminate the word Hold and Power and also what appropriate ATF should i use and how many litters. I dont have its manual coz i only bought it secon hand. Is there any type or brand you can suggest?

many thanks

More power

Gilbert

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:45 pm
by Locknut
the power is when u hit the button it takes it out of overdrive (me thinks)

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 6:23 pm
by hudson44
When HOLD is displayed it means the auto will hold the selected gear and not change automatically. When in POWER mode the auto will hold a particular gear for longer revs and will tend to kick down sooner!

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:42 am
by Gilbert
Sir Hudson & Locknut,

Many thanks for your informative explanation. I now understand its purpose.

gilbert