Throttle Positions
THROTTLE POSITIONS CHART
| Engine Braking | A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually downshifting during a zero throttle coastdown. |
| Full Throttle Detent Downshift | A quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a downshift. |
| Heavy Throttle | Approximately 3/4 of accelerator pedal travel, 75 percent throttle position. |
| Light Throttle | Approximately 1/4 of accelerator pedal travel, 25 percent throttle position. |
| Medium Throttle | Approximately 1/2 of accelerator pedal travel, 50 percent throttle position. |
| Minimum Throttle | The least amount of throttle opening required for an upshift. |
| Wide Open Throttle (WOT) | Full travel of the accelerator pedal, 100 percent throttle position. |
| Zero Throttle Coastdown | A full release of the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion and in drive range. |