General Information: Mechatronic
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The Mechatronic combines the following components as a complete synchronized unit:
- Transmission Control Module -J217- hydraulic control
- the sensors and actuators
The Mechatronic unit is installed in the transmission in the area of the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) pan.
Transmission Control Module -J217-
The control module is a part of the Mechatronic unit in the transmission.
Determining the driving situation and driving resistance dependent shift point occurs automatically.
Advantages:
- Usage-based shifting
- Maximum engine output is always available
- Individual adaptation of shift points in all driving situations
- Gear shift points are infinitely variable