Driving Downhill

If the EGS control unit detects downhill driving, it will automatically shift down a gear as the vehicle's speed picks up. This enhances the engine's braking effect. A downshift is only effected if the engine speed is below the maximum speed of the lower gear.

The EGS control unit detects downhill driving on the basis of signals from the throttle valve potentiometer (load), wheel speed sensor (road speed) and brake light switch (brake activation).