Mitsubishi 380. Manual - part 367
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
23A-8
FEATURES
OPTIMUM SHIFT CONTROL
1. The shift patterns found satisfying by the typical driver for all
ranges of driving are stored in the computer's memory. The
computer uses this data to analyze road conditions and the
driver's style of operation, and then outputs the optimal shift
patterns stored in its memory to best match the conditions.
2. We introduce the latest control technologies with an innova-
tive new algorithm called the "neural network" that works to
imitate the decision-making processes of the human brain.
The neural network links a wide variety of input data regard-
ing road and operating conditions, and instantly makes
accurate shift control decisions.
.
ADAPTIVE SHIFT CONTROL
1. The computer learns the driving habits and pref-
erences of each individual driver by processing
driving data on engine output, tyre load, foot
brake operation, etc. It then uses this data to
adjust shift timing to best suit the driver's style.
2. If the computer determines from the driving pat-
terns that the driver is one who enjoys a relaxed,
unhurried style, it adjusts timing to execute
up-shifts at a lower engine speed to provide a
smooth, quiet ride. On the other hand, if the com-
puter determines the driver to prefer a sporty ride,
it adjusts timing to shift up at a higher engine
speed to provide more powerful response.
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AC000842
ACCELERATOR
POSITION
VEHICLE SPEED
FOOT BRAKE
OPTIMUM
GEAR
SELECTION
MANUAL SHIFT
OPERATION
DATA OF A
NUMBER
DRIVER'S
DECISION
ROAD
CONDITION
AND DRIVING
OPERATION
COMPUTER
OPTIMUM CONTROL
AB
AC000843
ACCELERATOR
POSITION
VEHICLE SPEED
FOOT BRAKE
OPTIMUM
GEAR
SELECTION
DATA
PROCESSED
INTERRE-
LATED
DECI-
SION
COMPUTER
NEURAL NETWORK
AB
10DB078A
DRIVER WHO PREFERS
RELAXING RIDE
DRIVER WHO PREFERS
SPORTIER RIDE
50
4TH
5TH
100
VEHICLE SPEED [km/h]
ADAPTIVE SHIFT CONTROL DURING ACCELERATION
4TH
5TH