System Description

SPORT MODE CONTROL

System Description

When SPORT mode is ON, engine speed is kept higher than at D position driving, which helps to operate a
"sporty" driving.





NOTE:
- SPORT mode is activated when the vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more.
- When the vehicle speed is lower than 30 km/h (19MPH), SPORT mode indicator illuminates if the SPORT
mode switch is pushed ON, but the vehicle keeps standard D position driving.
- If the engine is switched off with the SPORT mode ON, the SPORT mode is reset to OFF when the engine is restarted.
- If overdrive control switch is operated during SPORT mode ON condition, overdrive control operation will take priority.
- If a malfunction occurs in CVT system during SPORT mode ON, SPORT mode indicator extinguishes and the vehicle returns to standard D position driving.

FUNCTION

Braking Down Shift
At a moderate braking operation before corner etc., the engine speed increases according to the deceleration and the transmission shifts down automatically, in order to optimize the response at reacceleration while providing an adequate engine braking.





Acceleration Off Ratio Hold
When the vehicle is decelerated by releasing the foot from acceleration pedal, transmission does not shift up automatically to keep a constant gear ratio, holding the high engine speed.
When the vehicle is decelerated (by acceleration pedal OFF) in upper area of double line in below chart , the engine speed shows a characteristic like "A".
On the other hand, when the vehicle is decelerated (by acceleration pedal OFF) in lower area of double line in below chart, the engine speed shows a characteristic like "B".