SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(a) The Electronic Controlled Automatic Transaxle (ECT) is an automatic transaxle that has its shift timing electronically controlled by the Transmission Control Module (TCM). The TCM detects electrical signals that indicate engine and driving conditions, and controls the shift point, based on driver's habits and road conditions. As a result, fuel efficiency and transaxle performance are improved.
Shift shock has been reduced by controlling the engine and transaxle simultaneously.
In addition, the ECT has features such as:
Parts Location
System DiagramDisassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for LH Side)
(a) Using pliers, remove the steering rack boot clip.
2. REMOVE STEERING RACK BOOT CLIP (for RH Side)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
3. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING RAC ...
Parking brake
Sets the parking brake* (Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake.)
*: Fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depressing
the brake pedal with your right foot.
- Usage in winter time
NOTICE
- Before driv ...
Trouble in Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Indicator
DESCRIPTION
The occupant classification system detects the front passenger seat condition.
It then informs a passenger of the front passenger airbag assembly and front seat
belt pretensioner RH condition (activated/not activated) with the passenger airbag ...