"L" Range

The torque flow from the engine is the same as at the 1st gear in D or 2 range, but in this range, the 1st-reverse brake is put into operation to prevent the rear planetary carrier from clockwise revolution which occurs when engine brake is applied. In other words, when driving in D or 2 range, the counterclockwise revolution of the rear planetary carrier is stopped by means of the one-wad clutch, but when the engine brake is applied, the torque (clockwise) from the output shaft acts to prevent the one-way clutch from operating and the rear planetary carrier idles. This puts the 1st-reverse brake into operation so as to hold the rear planetary carrier stationary. Thus engine braking force is provided.