General description of control

The selector control automatic transmission (automatic transmission) has 8 fixed positions to choose different operating modes (Fig. 2.43). To move the selector lever from position P to other positions the ignition key must be turned to driving position (position - D), and must be pressed the brake pedal.

Various modes of transmission control have the following functions:

1) P - Parking position selector. This position should be selected, when you start up the engine or stop the car in the parking lot. When setting the selector to position P vehicle must be completely stopped! In the position P the transmission is mechanically locked. When parking, be sure to use the parking brake.

2) R - Reverse. Before installing the gear lever to R car should be completely stopped.

3) N - Neutral position. The engine can be started in this position, since none of the gear is engaged. After a full stop of the car put it on the parking brake and put the gear lever in position N.

4) D - Driving. D - this is a normal riding position. Transmission is automatically switched to a higher or to a lower gear based on the speed and acceleration of the vehicle. If the D position is selected after position R, the vehicle must be completely stopped.

5) 4 - a lower gear. Automatic switching up and down between the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears. Switch to 5th gear is performed. Position 4 can be used:

- When driving in hilly terrain;

- When towing a trailer;

- To increase the efficiency of engine braking.

6) 3 - Lower transmission. Automatic switching up and down between the 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears. Switching to the 4th and

5th gear is performed.

Position 3 can be used:

- When driving in hilly terrain;

- When towing a trailer;

- To increase the efficiency of engine braking.

7) L - Lower transmission. Position L should be chosen when you want to drive the car on the first or second gear. For example, when driving in hilly terrain, since the position of L gives the best engine braking.

8) W - Winter mode. W program on and off with this button. Use this mode for starting and driving on slippery roads. When this mode is enabled, the instrument panel lights up the corresponding indicator light.

The selector lever can be moved forward or backward between N and D. All other positions are locked latch (Fig. 2.44), which is controlled by the W button lock, located on the selector lever.

To move the gear selection lever from position P to other positions the ignition key must be in the driving position (position II), and the brake pedal must be depressed.

To move the lever forward or backward between R and N, and between positions D, 4, 3, and L, press the button.

If the selector lever is locked in the parking position (P), it can be reset manually. To this end, proceed as follows (Fig. 2.45):

- Turn the ignition key to position II;

- Firmly press ?�SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE?� (for this you can use a pen, screwdriver, etc.) and move the select lever from the parking position (P) in position N.

If you press the accelerator pedal to failure, moving to the position of full acceleration, the transmission will automatically select a lower gear if this is permissible in terms of the engine speed. This is called "kick-down".

Upon reaching the maximum speed is now selected for the transmission or if the accelerator pedal is released from the "kick-down" immediately and automatically included higher gear. "Kick-down" should be used to achieve maximum acceleration, such as when overtaking.

The automatic transmission is equipped with a locking device, which reduces engine speed and fuel economy. The operating principle of locks is that if you select the 3rd, 4th and 5th gear torque converter transmission is disabled. This lock can sometimes be felt as a further shifting.

Gearbox control module also has the function of adapting, i.e. determines the driver's driving style - how quickly the driver presses the accelerator pedal - and adjusts the sensitivity of the algorithm to a specific shift of the current driving style.