Throttle Positions
Minimum Throttle: The least amount of throttle opening required for an upshift.Light Throttle: Approximately 1/4 of accelerator pedal travel.
Medium Throttle: Approximately 1/2 of accelerator pedal travel.
Heavy Throttle: Approximately 3/4 of accelerator pedal travel.
Wide Open Throttle (WOT): Full travel of the accelerator pedal.
Full Throttle Detent Downshift: A quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a downshift.
Zero Throttle Coastdown: A full release of the accelerator pedal while the car is in motion and in drive range.
Engine Braking: A condition where the engine is used to slow the car by manually downshifting during a zero throttle coastdown.