Driver Type Evaluation

Driver type evaluation
The influencing factors which are used to classify the type of driver are described in the following. The result of driver type evaluation has an effect on the selection of the gearshift program.

Approach evaluation
The behavior when approach driving (forced or more moderate) influences the selection of the gearshift program.

Kick-fast evaluation
A sporty, performance-oriented gearshift program is selected automatically from a low gearshift, consumption-oriented driving program by quickly depressing the accelerator pedal (kick-fast). This normally results in a downshift.

Driving evaluation
When driving with a constant accelerator pedal position, a consumption-oriented gearshift program is selected within a short space of time and the transmission shifts into a higher gear.

Kick-down evaluation
The sporty gearshift program is selected immediately by "kick-down". On completion of
kick-down, the gear selection is still influenced for a certain period of time in the sporty direction.

Braking evaluation
Above average braking maneuvers cause the system to change to the sports gearshift program with earlier downshifts.