automatic gearbox

workings & design

On a standard manual gearbox is added a group of actuators in charge of several tasks :

• Choice.

• Skip shift.

• Clutch.

The transmission control unit manages the gearshift actuators, following programs, adaptive or built-in, for the various modes  :

• Driver / choice through impulses.

• Automatic.

According to the versions :

• Sport.

• Consumption <<<<.

• Outside temperature (°C) < 0°C.

Gearshifts are authorized or managed according to the data received or fed-back :

• Brake pedal.

• Accelerator pedal.

• ABS / ESP control unit.

• Engine control unit - ECU.

• Vehicle speed sensor.

• Engine speed sensor.

gear shift lever position

R reverse gear.

N Neutral position start / idle run (rpm).

A automatic.

M manual.

Skip shift :

Driver.

Choice through impulses +/-.

• Steering wheel controls.

• Gear shift lever position.

Nota :

Sport.

• Press the button S for a short timespan.

maintenance interval

No specific recommendation.

location

1 robot.

2 electric pump unit.

oil level check

Robot.

Before any intervention :

• Release the pressure.

Use a diagnosis equipment.

Remove :

• Level and fill-up BR cap.

If necessary :

• By unclipping the tabs RL.

If necessary, adjust the oil level up to the maxi MAX mark.

draining / filling

A gearbox oil change cap.

B oil fill-up cap of the gearbox.

drain

Place the vehicle on a platform.

Remove :

• The motor's lower protecting cover (if pertinent).

Put an adequate container under the gearbox.

Clean the surroundings of the refill / level and drainage caps.

accessibility

According to the versions : in order to reach the fill-up cap:

Remove :

• The air filter casing.

• The battery tray.

Remove :

• The cover under the engine.

drain

Remove :

• Oil fill-up cap of the gearbox B.

• Oil change A cap.

Let the oil flow freely.

fill-up

Clean the refill/level and drainage caps.

Put back :

• Oil change A cap (tightening torque 40 N.m).

Comply :

• Sticker recommending the lubricant.

Refill the gearbox with the specified oil quantity.

Put back :

• Oil fill-up cap of the gearbox B.

• The motor's lower protecting cover (if pertinent).

Lower the vehicle.