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Ideal driving position
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■Steering wheel adjustment range
The LFA has a tilt and telescopic steering column that allows you to manually adjust
the longitudinal and vertical position of the steering wheel.
The tilt fulcrum has been placed a significant distance away from the steering wheel
itself in order to minimize the change in steering wheel angle when adjusting its
vertical position. Minimizing the change in steering wheel angle prevents the top of
the steering wheel from moving too far away from the driver.
Meanwhile, the telescopic adjustment allows the steering wheel and column to be
moved as a whole so that the distance between the steering wheel and the paddle
shift switches remains the same.
Highest
position
Lowest position
Telescopic adjustment range:
1.57 in. (40 mm) Tilt range:
2.6°
Tilt fulcrum
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Pull the tilt and telescopic steering lock
r e l e a s e l e v e r d o w n w h i l e m o v i n g t h e
steering wheel longitudinally and vertically
into the desired position. After adjustment,
p u s h t h e l eve r u p a n d c h e c k t h a t t h e
steering wheel is securely fixed in place.
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Shifting
With regards to the drivetrain, the steering wheel-mounted paddle shift switches
command the automated dry single-plate clutch and rear-mounted ASG (Automated
Sequential Gearbox) transaxle. This fully automated configuration allows the driver to
upshift (+) or downshift (-) while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
When the driver initiates a gear change using the paddle shift switches, the ASG
computer automatically controls and coordinates clutch engagement, engine speed,
torque transfer and gear select and shift operations.
The engine-mounted dr y single-plate clutch and rear-mounted transaxle are
connected via torque tube to provide the direct feel of a manual gearbox.
The ECU manages gear changes to provide intuitive response to the driver ’s
a c c e l e r a t i o n d e m a n d s . D o i n g s o a l l o w s g e a r c h a n g e s t o b e c a r r i e d o u t
instantaneously, providing a nearly uninterrupted flow of power. The engine speed
is computer controlled on upshifts and downshifts in order to ensure smooth clutch
engagement.
Naturally, shifting can be accomplished manually via the paddle shift switches.
However, shifting can also be performed automatically in AUTO mode. Switching to a
different driving mode using the driving mode selector switch or operating the paddle
shift switches will resume manual operation.
When in a manually shifted driving mode, the shift speeds may be tailored to the
driver’s preferences. Using the shift speed selector, the shift speed can be adjusted in
7 stages to a minimum shift time of approximately 0.15 seconds.
