Transaxle Control

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRANSAXLE CONTROL

In order to differentiate the TC-SST assembly shift lever from A/T and CVT, a new exclusive shift lever has been developed whose appearance is made similar to that for M/T.
It offers the following features.

- Sporty, straight type shift lever operation has been adopted, and the operating power at each shift position have been properly tuned, ensuring the firm and smooth operation feel.
- The manual mode (6-speed) has been installed to allow manual shifting according to the driver's operation.
- ECU that is incorporated in the shift lever transmits the lever position information and others to TC-SST-ECU via CAN (main circuit) and LIN (auxiliary circuit).
- For the parking lock mechanism, the transaxle control cable is adopted.
- The electrical control-type shift lock (shift lever cannot be shifted to the position other than P position unless the brake pedal is depressed) mechanism with the solenoid has been adopted to facilitate the tuning work in assembly. The cable type having an established past record is adopted for the key interlock mechanism.
- Spherical shift knob is used to achieve the same quality as that for M/T.
- As a mis-operation preventative mechanism between P and R range, the pull ring has been adopted.
- The main components have been made of resin to reduce weight and number of components.