. Ascending Control
When the TCM determines that the vehicle is climbing a hill in E position, the system extends the engagement area of
3rd gear to prevent the transmission from frequently shifting between 3rd and 4th gears, so the vehicle can run smooth
and have more power when needed,
NOTE:
Shift schedules between 3rd and 4th gear stored in the TCM enable the TCM'S fuzzy logic to automatically select themost suitable gear according to the magnitude of a gradient.
Fuzzy logic is a form of artificial intelligence that lets computers respond to changing conditions much like a human
mind would,
. Descending Control
When the TCM determines that the vehicle is going down a hill in E position, the shift-up speed from 3rd to 4th gear
when the throttle is closed becomes faster than the set speed for flat road driving to widen the 3rd gear driving area.This. in combination with engine braking from the deceleration lock-up, achieves smooth driving when the vehicle is
descending,
There are two descending modes with different 3rd gear driving areas according to the magnitude of a gradient stored in
the TCM.
When the vehicle js in 4th gear, and you are decelerating on a gradual hill, or when you are applying the brakes on a steephill, the transmission will downshift to 3rd gear. When you accelerate, the transmission will then return to 4th gear,
GRAOUAL ASCENOING MOOESHIFTING CHARACTERISTICSCONTROL
STEEP DESCENDING MODE
Vehicle Speed
. Deceleraiion Control
When the vehicle goes around a corner, and needs to decelerate first and then accelerate. the TCM sets the data for deceleration
control to reduce the number of times the transmission shifts. When the vehicle is decelerating from speeds above 30 mph(,18 km/h), the TCM shifts the transmission from 4th to 2nd earlierthan normal to cope with upcoming acceleration. (cont'd)
E
F
Km/h(mph)
14-21
Interior Trim
Replacement
a Weai gloves to remove and installthe ttim and panels.
a When prying with a flat tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to bend or scratch the trim andpanels.
Kick panel/Front pillar trim removali
1. Remove the kick panel.
< : Clip locations
A<: Clip, 1 B<:Clip, 1 CV: Clip,'l
fl,ffi,ry
NOTE: Remove the driver's kick panel while pulling
the hood release handle.
KICK PANEL
Pull the door trim back, then remove the front pillar
trim.
< : Clip locations, 4
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
FRONT PILLAR
'1.
2.
Hatchback
Rear trim panel/Side t?im panel/Ouarter pillar trim panel
removal:
REAR SHELF
Remove the rear seat (see page 20-110).
Remove the trunk mat and spare tire lid
TRUNK MAT FASTENER
5. Remove the rear body stiffener (Type R).
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8 x 1.25 mmZ2 N-ml?.2 kgt m,18 tbf.ftl
REAR SHELF
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