Throttle Positions

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

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

Medium Throttle: Approximately 1/2 of accelerator pedal travel.

Heavy Throttle: Approximately 3/4 of 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 car is in motion and in drive range.

Engine Braking: A condition where the engine is used to slow the car by manually downshifting during a zero throttle coastdown.