Throttle Positions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.
Zero Throttle Brake Applied: Regenative Braking is when the rear wheels are driving the drive motor (w/generator) 2nd position and producing power to be put back in the ESS.