Accelerator Pedal: Description and Operation

The throttle is controlled by an accelerator cable attached to the accelerator pedal and shaft assembly. The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle position to the wide open throttle position. Hesitation or binding should not be experienced at any portion of the accelerator pedal and shaft travel. Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor carpet must not contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator cable, or interfere with the accelerator pedal and shaft.

The vehicle is also available with an adjustable pedals option. This allows both the accelerator and brake pedals to be adjusted simultaneously forward or rearward. A rocker switch on the instrument panel provides adjustment on the pedals assembly when it is activated. On vehicles with the memory seat option, the pedals position can be controlled by the memory selection, as well as the rocker switch. The accelerator pedal and shaft can still be serviced separately on the adjustable pedals assembly. The components in the acceleration control system are not adjustable and must be replaced if damaged or worn.