Shifting program, WINTER
Shifting program, WINTER |
To make it easier to pull off on slippery road surfaces, the transmission is equipped with a winter mode. The transmission then only uses 3rd and 4th gears. The car will start in 3rd gear. For kickdown, see below.
A switch, located on the selector lever console, allows the WINTER shifting program to be selected.
Activating the switch puts 0 V (ground) on control module pin 22.
WINTER can be selected in gear position D, whereby SPORT cannot be selected.
TCM sends WINTER bus information about the current setting (unit ON/OFF). When “WINTER ON” is sent, the WINTER indicator lamp on the main instrument unit lights.
Functions in various selector lever positions when WINTER shifting program is selected:
P WINTER can be selected.
R WINTER can be selected.
N WINTER can be selected.
D WINTER program in 3rd and 4th. SPORT cannot be selected and is deselected when WINTER is selected. If kickdown is activated, the normal shifting program is temporarily engaged.
3 Same as for selector lever position D except that 3rd gear is locked.
2 WINTER can not be selected.
1 WINTER can not be selected.
WINTER will be disengaged if:
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the switch is pressed
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the ignition key is turned to OFF.
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the fluid temperature is >140°C.
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limp-home is activated.
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1st or 2nd gear is selected.
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kickdown is activated but will return to WINTER when kickdown is disengaged.
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