Apparatus and method for providing automatic shift modes in an automatic transmission

摘要

A method and apparatus for providing first and second automatic shift modes for an automatic transmission. Shifting of the automatic transmission is controlled by a transmission controller. The driver selects a control mode by manipulating an input device. The controller controls the operation of the automatic transmission using a first set of operating characteristics and a second set of operating characteristics in response to receiving the first mode signal and the second mode signals, wherein the first and second sets of operating characteristics include engine management characteristics.