Electronic control
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In an electronically controlled transmission, the speed of the vehicle and the throttle opening are sensed by the vehicle speed sensor, and the throttle position sensor.
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Fully hydraulically controlled transmission
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In an electronically controlled transmission, the ECU can store different driving patterns which can be selected by the driver to suit the existing driving conditions.
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Electronic shift programs
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In adaptive transmissions, driving style can be identified by characteristic accelerator pedal movement patterns.
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Environment identification
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Identification of environment means identifying unusual ambient conditions in which the vehicle is operating.
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Driving situation identification
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Driving situation identification allows special gear selection for unusual driving situations.
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Fast-off identification
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The driver's intention to brake can often be detected by the rapid and complete release of the accelerator pedal, and an unnecessary upshift in gear ratio can be prevented.
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Corner identification
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The radius of a curve can be identified by comparing the differences in the rotating speed of the inner and outer front wheels when the vehicle is not travelling in a straight line.
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Downhill gradient
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Identifying a downhill gradient prevents any further upshifts occurring. In addition a single downshift is made when the brakes are applied.
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Stop & Go
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In dense traffic, only a small proportion of the vehicle's performance is needed to keep it moving and first gear may not be engaged.
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Manual selection
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A chosen gear ratio can be selected manually by using the selector lever in manual mode.
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