Shift Pattern Select Control

Shift pattern is selectable automatically between a normal pattern suitable for ordinary economy running and a power pattern suitable for climbing uphill or rapid acceleration.

In the power pattern, the shift down point and shift up point are set higher than those of the normal pattern.
- Selector position: Change-over from normal to power pattern.
- D, 3 range: Performed automatically corresponding to accelerator pedal depression.





1. Normal pattern to power pattern
- Select lever: D, 3 range.
- Accelerator depression speed: Greater than set value.

Depending on throttle opening and vehicle speed, 16 areas as shown in the image are set. Accelerator depression speed for pattern change-over is set for each area.

When the accelerator depression speed exceeds this set value, the pattern changes from normal to power.





2. Power pattern to normal pattern
The power pattern is shifted to the normal pattern, depending on car speed. Shifting to the normal pattern is determined by the throttle position as shown in the image. Time lag in shifting is also determined by car speed. The maximum time lag is 3 seconds.