BLIPPING Control

Using engine torque, the blipping control enables a faster and more responsive gear shifting by compensating inertia torque generated from the rotational change during gear shifting in real time.

Operation

• The blipping control is activated when the driver shifts up/down the transaxle in manual mode or when the transaxle is shifted up/down in "D" position SPORT mode.
  NOTE: The blipping control is not activated when the vehicle is in the following conditions:
  • When CAN communication is abnormal.
  • During the retard inhibit signal transmission from ECM within the engine-CVT integrated control.
  • Engine coolant temperature is less than 20°C (68°F).
  • CVT fluid temperature is more than 120°C (248°F).
  • Vehicle speed is less than 20 km/h (12 MPH).
  • When ABS, TCS or VDC is active.
  • During wheel spin.
• ECM selects blipping control or normal shift control according to the gear position, the selector lever position, etc.
• The blipping control is activated when ECM judges it controllable after receiving a control permit signal from TCM.
• ECM controls engine torque, based on generated inertia torque.
  Fig 1: ECM Controlled Engine Torque Characteristics

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