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ABS Warning Light
This warning light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned
to "ON" position and should go
out if the system is normal.
The vehicle with ABS performs
self-diagnosis. During this
diagnosis, brake pedal vibration
and noise may be apparent
when the driving motors
discharges the hydraulic
pressure from the internal
hydraulic device.4WD IndicatorLow Fuel Level
Warnig Light
This warning light
comes on when the
fuel will soon be
exhausted. The time
it takes turn on,
however, varies
according to the
gradient of the
vehicle.
4WD HIGH Indicator
The lamp blinks momentarily during
the change of driving mode.
4WD LOW Indicator
The lamp blinks momentarily during
the change of driving mode.
4WD CHECK Warning Light
This indicates that there is something
wrong in the transfer case system.
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Auto Cruise Control
Indicator
Operating the cruise
control switch turns on
the indicator lamp to
indicate the cruise
control system is
activated.
Water Separator Warning Light
This lamp comes on to warn the driver of
water in the fuel tank which causes the loss
of engine power. When a certain amount of
water is accumulated, the lamp comes on
and a chime sounds.
Engine CHECK Warning Light
This warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to "ON"
position and should go out if the
system related to engine control is
normal.
This comes on when different sensors
and devices related to engine control
are defective.
Winter Mode
Indicator
Pressing the "W" side of the
automatic transmission mode
selector switch switches the driving
mode to winter mode and turns on
the indicator lamp.
Use this mode to drive off smoothly
on icy and slippery roads.
Charge Warning Light
This warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned on and go off when
the engine is started.
If this light doesn't go off after engine starting,
it means there is a malfunction in the system.
Engine Hood Open Warning Light
When the engine hood is open, this light
comes on to inform the driver.
Hazard Indicator
This indicator blinks when the
hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
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6. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
GAUGE (SPEED, RPM, FUEL, TEMP), WARNING LAMP (FUEL, FUEL FILTER, ABS, BRAKE, 4WD) ▶
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Six forward speeds
One reverse gear
A toruqe converter with an integral converter
lock-up clutch
Electronic shift and pressure controls
A single planetary gear-set
A double planetary gear-set
Two hydraulically controlled brake bands
Three multi-plate clutches
All hydraulic functions are directed by electronic
solenoids to control -
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- Automatic transaxle (DSI M78) ▶
TCU ▶
TCU is located under the driver's seat and controls the operations of transmission.
TCU receives the ignition voltage and has three connectors (16-pin, 12-pin, 20-pin).
TCU receives input signals from certain transmission-related sensors, gear select lever and inhibitor
switch. TCU also uses these signals when determining transmission operating strategy. TCU uses
PCAN to communicate with other units. And, TCU communicates with engine ECU, ESP unit, TCCU
and instrument cluster through CAN lines to control the gear shifting and to recognize the current gear
position.
TCU
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This indicator shows the current position of the
gear.
In normal mode: P, R, N, D
Gear indication in “M” mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Driving gear can be adjusted by operating the
tip switch after moving the gear select lever in
“M” position.
Shift down Shift up
Tip switch on steering wheel ▶
Gear position display on instrument
cluster ▶
Gear select lever ▶
Mode Switch
W :
S :
Selection of Manual/
Automatic Shift Function
D :
M :Shift Lock Release Button Hole
when Locked in the "P" Position
If you cannot move the gear select
lever from the "P" position, try to
move the lever while pushing down
here with a sharp object such as a
ballpoint pen. For your safety, turn
off the engine and depress the
brake pedal before the attempt. Tip Switch in “M” Position (Manual Gear Shift)
The shiftable gear can be adjusted by moving this switch to forward and rearward when the gear
select lever is in “M” position.
Positions of gear
select lever
P : Parking
R : Reverse
N : Neutral
D : Drive
Winter mode
Standard mode (Use the
standard mode in normal
driving conditions.)
Automatic shift according to
the driving condition
Manual shift
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1. OVERVIEW
The six speed automatic (M78) transmission is
available in two variants: four wheel drive and
two wheel drive.
The transmission has the following features:
Six Forward Speeds
One reverse gear
A torque converter with an integral converter lock-up clutch
Electronic shift and pressure controls
A single planetary gear-set
A double planetary gear-set
Two hydraulically controlled brake bands
Three multi-plate clutches
All hydraulic functions are directed by electronic solenoids to control: -
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Engagement feel
Shift feel
Shift scheduling
Modulated torque converter clutch applications ·
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The transmission contains fully synthetic automatic transmission fluid (ATF) and is filled for life; therefore
it does not require periodic servicing.
Engine power reaches the transmission via a torque converter with integral converter lock-up clutch.
The six forward gears and one reverse gear are obtained from a single planetary set, followed by a
double planetary set. This type of gear-set arrangement is commonly known as Lepelletier type gear-set.
The automatic transmission is electronically controlled. The control system is comprised of the following
elements:
External transmission control unit (TCU)
Internal embedded memory module (EMM)
Input and output speed sensors
Valve body unit comprised of four on/off solenoid valves and six variable bleed solenoids
Torque converter -
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3. MODE DESCRIPTIONS
1) Functions
Tip Switch in “M” Position (Manual Gear
Shift) (5)
The shiftable gear can be adjusted by
moving this switch to forward and rearward
when the gear select lever is in “M”
position. 5.Shift Lock Release Button Hole when Locked in the "P" Position (1)
If you cannot move the gear select lever from the "P" position, try to move the lever while
pushing down here with a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen. For your safety, turn off the
engine and depress the brake pedal before the attempt. 1.
Gear Position (4)
P :
R :
N :
D : 4.Mode Switch (3)
W :
S : 3.Selection of Manual/Automatic Shift Function (M↔D) (2)
D :
M : 2.
Automatic shift according to the driving condition
Manual shift
Winter mode (Start off the vehicle in 2nd gear)
Standard mode (Use the standard mode in normal driving conditions.)
Park
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
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Winter Mode (W) ▶
Low Range Driving Mode ▶
Warm Up Mode ▶ When the Winter mode is selected, the second gear is engaged to start off the vehicle easily to prevent
wheel spin on slippery surfaces and WINTER mode indicator comes ON. The first gear is not available
in this mode.
When the vehicle is in 4L driving mode, the transmission uses a different shift mode to optimize the low
range driving. Similar to Winter mode, the first gear is not available.
This mode is normally used when the transmission oil temperature is below 20°C.
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transmission.
Hot Mode ▶
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and reduces the load to the transmission. This is called Hot Mode.
Above 110°C:
Above 130°C:
Above 145°C: -
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In Hot Mode, any of shift mode is not available.
Cruise Control ▶
When the cruise control is activated, the engine ECU requests the downshift to increase the engine
brake effect.PWM fan ON
the engine torque is reduced and WINTER indicator is blinking
the transmission is held in Neutral (N) gear until the oil temperature falls below
120°C (Final protection)
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Operation ▶
Description Mode Conditions
Driving
mode2H 2 Wheel drive
(rear wheel)Rear-wheel drive mode. This is used under
normal or high-speed driving conditions on
public roads or highways.
4H 4 Wheel drive
(high speed)This is used under sandy, muddy or snow-
covered road conditions
4L 4 Wheel drive
(low speed)This is used for maximum traction.
When cornering with low speed in 4WD
condition, there could be tire dragging, some
mechanical shocks and resistances in
vehicle’s drive train. These are normal
conditions due to internal resistance in the drive
train when the 4WD system is properly working
Mode change2H←4H2 Wheel drive
↔4 Wheel driveShifting is possible while driving at the speed of
70 km/h or less
2H,
4H↔4L2 Wheel drive,
4 Wheel drive (high
speed)
↔4 Wheel drive
(low speed)For Automatic Transmission:
For Manual Transmission:
Stop the vehicle on level ground and
move the gear selector lever into the
“N” position. Turn the switch to the
desired position. ·
Stop the vehicle on level ground and
move the gear selector lever into the
“N” position. Then turn the switch to
the desired position while depressing the
clutch pedal. ·
To make the mode change easily, stop the
vehicle on level ground and turn the mode
switch to the desired position and move the
shift lever to "N"-"R"-"N" while depressing
the brake pedal.