Description And Operation: Description: Functions

2015 Kia Soul Base, Automatic TransSECTION Functions
  • Monitors the vehicle's operating conditions to determine the optimal gear setting.
  • Performs a gear change if the current gear setting differs from the identified optimal gear setting.
  • Determines the need for damper clutch (D/C) activation and engages the clutch accordingly.
  • Calculates the optimal line pressure level by constantly monitoring the torque level and adjusts the pressure accordingly.
  • Diagnoses the automatic transaxle for faults and failures.
    Fig 1: Transaxle Control Module
    G09773208Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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