Reduce Speed, Basic Function - GF30.30-P-1001A

Model All (4xWD) 

Model All (CAR) 

Overview 

This document contains information on:

• General 
• Function 

General 

The vehicle speed is reduced by reducing the drive torque.

Function 

Reducing the drive torque starts the following activities:

• Engine torque reduction.

  The engine management system implements the "Reduce engine torque" request.

• Gear downshift (vehicles with automatic transmission).

  The transmission management system implements the "Shift down gear" request.

• Service brake actuation.

The service brake is actuated by the brake system if the deceleration of the vehicle by way of reducing drive torque is not sufficient.