D Position, at middle speed range

As the speed of the vehicle reaches the prescribed value, the TCM controls the CVT driven pulley pressure control valve and the CVT drive pulley pressure control valve to provide about the same hydraulic pressure to the pulleys. The diameter contacted with the steel belt on the drive and driven pulleys become nearly equal, and the pulley ratio is in middle. Hydraulic pressure remains to apply to the start and forward clutches.

Fig 1: Hydraulic Circuit - D Position, At Middle Speed Range (2001-2003 Models)

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Fig 1: Hydraulic Circuit - D Position, At Middle Speed Range (2004-2006 Models)

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