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11. AI (Artificial Intelligence)-SHIFT Control

General

In addition to shift pattern changes due to tow/haul control,AI-SHIFT control determines optimal
transmission control based on input signals and automaticallychanges the shift pattern.As aresult,ahigh
caliber of transmission operation is achieved.

The AI-SHIFT control includes aroad condition support control and adriver’s intention support control.

AI-SHIFT control is effect onlywiththe shift lever in the D position,based on the accelerator and brake
operation data.AI-SHIFT control will be canceled when the driver selects the S mode.

InputSignals
BasicShift
Pattern
Sensor Si
gnal Control
AI-SHIFT

• Throttle Valve RoadCondition

OpeningAngle
• Vehicle Speed Uphill/downhill Driving
• Engine Speed Estimatingthe Grade
• Brake Signal
Road
Condition
Small Large Support
Criterion Acceleration Control

Calcul
atedbyECM Actual Acceleration

Vehicle Acceleration

Driver’sIntention

Driver’s
• Acceleration Intention
SwitchSignal Pedal Operation Estimatingthe
Driver’s Intention Support
• Vehicle Condition Control
TOW /HAUL Pattern
Select Switch

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Road Condition Support Control

Under road condition support control,the ECM determines throttle valve openingangle and the vehicle
speed whether the vehicle is beingdriven uphill or downhill.
1) W hen atrailer isnotbeingtowed

To achieve an optimal drive force while driving uphill,this control prevents the transmission from
up-shiftingto 4th,5thor 6thgear.

To achieve an optimal engine braking effect while driving downhill,this control automatically
downshifts the transmission to 5th,4thor 3rd gear.

5th
6th 4th 5th 3rd 5th 4th (Driver needs to applybrakes) 6th without Control

withControl
6th 4th 3rd 4th 3rd 4th 5th 6th

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2) W hen atrailer isbeingtowed

To achieve an optimal drive force while driving uphill,this control prevents the transmission from
up-shifting.

To achieve an optimal engine braking effect while driving downhill,this control automatically
downshifts the transmission.

In addition to the shift pattern changes due to the road condition support control,the shift pattern is
further changed when the tow/haul control is turned ON.

2nd

6th 5th 4th 3rd 5th 4th 5th 6th Tow/Haul

Control:OFF

Tow/Haul
5th 4th 3rd 2nd 4th 3rd 4th 5th Control:ON

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Driver’
s Intention Support Control

1) W hen atrailer isnotbeingtowed

Driver’s intention support control estimates the driver’s intention based on the accelerator operation and
vehicle condition and selects ashift pattern that is well-suited to eachdriver.
2) W hen atrailer isbeingtowed

Duringtow/ haul control operation,the driver’s intention support control ensures drivabilitywhile towing
atrailer bydeterminingthe driver’s intention based on accelerator pedal operation and vehicle condition
and performs the controls shown in the chart.
Available
Control Operation
for
W hen the driver operates (presses)the accelerator pedal quickly,this
Sudden Accelerator
control causes the transmission to downshift rapidly to improve 4thto 6th
Pedal Depress Control
acceleration response.
W hen the driver releases the accelerator quickly,this control makes it
Sudden Accelerator
easyfor the transmission to hold the gear,whichimproves engine braking 3rd to 6th
Pedal Release Control
force and re-acceleration response.
W hen the driver decelerates the vehicle suddenly,this control downshifts
Sudden Deceleration
rapidly, which improves engine braking force and re-acceleration 3rd to 6th
Downshift Control
response.
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12. Coast Downshift Control

As aresult of coast downshift control,downshifts are performed to maintain sufficient engine speed to avoid
endingfuel cut control.Thus,fuel cut time is extended and fuel economyis achieved.

In this control,the transmission downshifts from 6thto 5thand then 5thto 4thbefore fuel cut control ends
when the vehicle is decelerated in the 6thgear,so that fuel cut control continues operating.

Continuous Fuel Cut

Control Operation :withDownshift Control
:without Downshift Control
Fuel Cut Control ON
Fuel Cut Control OFF

Engine CH
Speed
to 4th Fuel Cut Control ON
6th to 5th

to 5th Fuel Cut Control OFF

to 4th
Time
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