Throttle Positions

Engine Braking:  A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually downshifting during a zero throttle coastdown.

Full Throttle Detent Downshift:  A quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a downshift.

Heavy Throttle:  Approximately 3/4 of accelerator pedal travel (75 percent throttle position).

Light Throttle:  Approximately 1/4 of accelerator pedal travel (25 percent throttle position).

Medium Throttle:  Approximately 1/2 of accelerator pedal travel (50 percent throttle position).

Minimum Throttle:  The least amount of throttle opening required for an upshift.

Wide Open Throttle (WOT):  Full travel of the accelerator pedal (100 percent throttle position).

Zero Throttle Coastdown:  A full release of the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion and in drive range.