Throttle Positions

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Engine Braking: A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually downshifts 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.