Throttle Positions
- Engine Braking
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A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually downshifting during a zero throttle coastdown.
- Full Throttle Downshift
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A quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a downshift.
- Heavy Throttle
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Approximately 3/4 of accelerator pedal travel, 75% throttle position.
- Light Throttle
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Approximately 1/4 of accelerator pedal travel, 25% throttle position.
- Medium Throttle
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Approximately 1/2 of accelerator pedal travel, 50% throttle position.
- Minimum Throttle
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The least amount of throttle opening required for an upshift.
- Wide Open Throttle (WOT)
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Full travel of the accelerator pedal, 100% throttle position.
- Zero Throttle Coastdown
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A full release of the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion and in drive range.