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. When the Power pattern is selected, the POWER indicator light in the meter lights up.

Normal Pattern To Power Pattern



Depending on throttle opening and vehicle speed, 16 areas (as shown in the figure above) are set. Accelerator depression speed for pattern changeover is set for each area. When the accelerator depression speed exceeds this set value, the pattern changes from Normal to Power. This happens for the 3 or 2 range, only when the manual switch is OFF.

Power Pattern To Normal Pattern



The Power pattern is shifted to the Normal pattern, depending on vehicle speed. Shifting to the Normal pattern is determined by the throttle position as shown in the diagram above. Time lag in shifting is also determined by vehicle speed. The maximum time lag is 3 seconds.