Transmission with a mode selection apparatus

A method of shifting ranges within a transmission comprising:

• determining an intention to change from a first mode to a second mode in the transmission;
• determining the first mode of the transmission, which includes a first range clutch in an engaged condition and a first synchronizer in a first engaged condition of the first synchronizer;
• determining the second mode of the transmission, which includes a second range clutch in an engaged condition and a second synchronizer in a first engaged condition of the second synchronizer;
• engaging the second synchronizer in the first engaged condition of the second synchronizer;
• disengaging the first range clutch;
• engaging the second range clutch;
• and
• disengaging the first synchronizer from the first engaged condition of the first synchronizer.