Throttle Cable/Linkage: Description and Operation

ACCELERATOR CONTROLS

The accelerator control system on the 1.8L-LV6 vehicle with AWD is cable-operated. When the accelerator pedal is depressed the cable pulls the throttle lever open, increasing the throttle plate opening, and when the accelerator pedal is released, the throttle lever spring pressure returns the throttle lever to the idle position, decreasing the throttle plate opening.

An electronic throttle control (ETC) system or throttle actuator control (TAC) system is used to control the throttle on the 1.8L-LV6 vehicle with FWD. For information about the operation of the TAC system, refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description.