•  To prevent the engine oil temperature from increasing at continuous high engine speeds, the throttle valve opening angle is decreased to control the engine speed temporarily.

•  If an engine speed of 6,100 rpm [1.5 L/2.0 L], 5,800 rpm [2.5 L] continues for 6 minutes with the gear in 5th gear or lower, the engine speed is restricted for 120 seconds. At the same time, a DTC is stored. Warning light is not illuminated.

•  Operation of this function does not indicate a malfunction. A protection control has operated to keep the engine in good condition.

•  The engine speed control lowers the vehicle speed slightly, and the vehicle speed can be maintained by shifting up and selecting a suitable gear position.

•  This control temporarily restricts the engine speed at 6,000 rpm [1.5 L/2.0 L], 5,700 rpm [2.5 L].

•  If there is a claim from a user concerning drive performance deterioration, and if the use condition indicated on the left is determined by asking the user, clear the DTC and give the user appropriate advice in driving operations (such as selection of gears, and how to use the manual mode).

•  After the engine speed restriction is completed a DTC is recorded in the PCM as a past record, and it is automatically cleared after 40 normal drive cycles have been completed.