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Throttle Positions

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