Throttle Positions

Minimum Throttle: The least amount of throttle opening required for upshift.

Light Throttle: Approximately 1/4 of the accelerator pedal.

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 Densified: A quick application of the accelerator pedal to its full travel in order to force a downshift.

Engine Braking: A condition in which you use the engine in order to slow the car by downshifting manually during a zero-throttle coastdown.

Zero Throttle Coastdown: A full release of the accelerator pedal while the car is in motion and in drive range.