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Fail Safe Function

This function is provided by the safe mechanism that assures safe driveability even when the shift solenoid valve or speed sensor fails.

The table below shows the gear position in each shift under a normal / abnormal condition.

GEAR POSITION IN EACH SHIFT UNDER NORMAL/ABNORMAL CONDITION

  Condition
Normal Shift solenoid valve-A (#1) abnormal Shift solenoid valve-B (#2) abnormal Shift solenoid valves-A & B (#1 and #2) abnormal
Shift position D 1st 3rd 1st O/D
2nd O/D
3rd
O/D O/D
2 1st 3rd 1st 3rd
2nd 3rd
(3rd)
L 1st 1st 1st 1st
(2nd) (2nd)