Direct (3, 5, R) Clutch Hydraulic Circuits (Applied in reverse)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The direct clutch is applied the same way in 3rd and 5th gear with one exception. VFS2 pressure is routed through the Clutch D1 Latch valve into the VFS2D circuit. VFS2D is routed to the clutch B regulator valve where it opposes VFS2 pressure. This action effectively reduces the amount of VFS2 force acting on the regulator valve and results in a smooth shift.