29.08.2005, 19:30
Hier die Angaben über die neue 6-Gang Automatik aus dem Owners Handbook.
Zitat:From the 2006 Owners Manual:
While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection system is active, the transmission will automatically downshift through the gears as the vehicle slows. The transmission will select second gear as the vehicle stops. From a stop, the vehicle will start from and hold second (2) gear unless the driver manually paddle shifts into a different gear or selects DRIVE (D). The driver can select first (1) gear for maximum acceleration from a stop.
When you up-shift or down-shift when using the Manual Paddle Shift Feature while in the SPORT MODE (S) , the current gear will be displayed in the Driver Information (DIC), or the Head-Up Display (HUD), if the vehicle has this feature.
The Manual Paddle Shift system will not allow either an up-shift or a down-shift if the vehicle speed is too fast or too slow, nor will it allow a start from fourth (4) or higher gear
If up-shifting does not occur when needed, the vehicle speed will be limited to protect the engine.
The transmission will also automatically down-shift as the vehicle slows down and comes to a stop.
When the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change, the DIC will show an X over the gear display.
When a requested shift is denied due to the speed restrictions shown, the DIC will momentarily show an X over the gear display and a chime will sound.
If the vehicle has HUD, and the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change, then a chime will sound and the HUD will momentarily show an X over the gear display.
Manual Paddle Shift operation is available for use with Cruise Control
The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few mph (km/h).
• Up-shifts to fourth (4) gear require approximately 22 mph (35 km/h).
• Up-shifts to fifth (5) gear require approximately 28 mph (45 km/h).
• Up-shifts to sixth (6) gear require approximately 41 mph (65 km/h).
To prevent damage to the powertrain, Manual Paddle downshifts to a lower gear cannot be done above certain speeds. The maximum speed allowed for downshifting of gears one (1) through fourth (4) are:
• Into fourth (4) gear over 168 mph (270 km/h)
• Into third (3) gear over 124 mph (200 km/h)
• Into second (2) gear over 81 mph (130 km/h)
• Into first (1) gear over 45 mph (72 km/h).
If the driver does not request an upshift as the engine speed approaches fuel shut off RPM, the engine speed will be limited to protect the engine.