- Honda Car Owner's Manual

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2) AccelerationControl
The acceleration clutch's power transfer amount is controlled via the clutch piston's oil pressure.
Additionally,theamountofcreepisalsocontrolledhereaswell.The"smart"creephastwosettings-one
withthebrakeson,andonewiththebrakesoff.Whilethebrakepedalisdepressed,thereisverylittletono
creep, while releasing the brake pedal will engage creep again. By dropping the creep level while the
automobileisstopped,additionalfuelefficiencyisrealized.
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3) SidePressureControl
In addition to the standard step-less transmission's oil-pressure controlled layout, weconsidered the
effectsoftorqueonthepulleysandbelt.Byapplyinglinearpressure,frictionislowered,andtheoilpump
doesnothavetoworkashard.Bothyieldinhighfuelefficiencyandbetterenduranceofthetransmission.
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CVTAdvantages
From its unique design, the Honda Multimatic is superior to conventional automatic transmissions
usingtorqueconverters.
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1) Mobility
Byusingthe3Dmapcontrol pattern,theMultimatichastheabilitytostayinthesamepowerband
if/whenneeded.Anexampleofthisistheabilitytoremaininthehigh-rpmpowerbandfromastandstillto
high speed. Because of this, full-throttle acceleration is equivalent to that of a manualtransmission. In
addition,whentravelingathighspeeds,becauseofitsabilitytoinfinitelyadjustgearratios,theMultimatic
hasmorepassingabilitythannotonlythemanualtransmissionbuttheconventionalautomatictransmission
usingtorqueconverters.Withtheseadvantagesandtheabilitytostill"shift"to"L"tousetheenginebrake,
thereisnothingbutadvantages.
2) LowFuelConsumption
Because theMultimaticallowsthe engineto remaininits mostoptimal powerrange,excellentfuel
economyisobtained.Comparedtoconventionalautomatictransmissionsusingatorqueconverter,thereis
zero slip, which translates into efficiency. In addition, the low-friction design and the side pressure
regulatorbothcontributetoexcellentfueleconomy.
3) SmoothAcceleration
Because the newly designed clutch is installed on the driven shaft,smooth acceleration is possible.
Withappropriate creep,startingonhillsorparkingin garagescanbe donewithease. Thedifferencein
"feel" between the Multimatic and a conventional automatic transmission using a torque converter is
minimal.
4) Shock-Free"Shifting"
Withtheinfinitelyadjustablegearratiosatitsdisposal,thenudgingmotioncausedbyshiftingisno
longer present. Drastic jolting during lower gear acceleration is no longer present as well, leading to a
stress-free,smoothdrivingexperience.
5) 2ModesofDriving
Normalcity/freewaydrivingwith"D,"andhigh-rpmpowerfrom"S."Withthe2modesofdriving,
you can select your car's behavior depending on your objectives, or situation you are in. Such precise
controlisonlypossiblewiththeHondaMultimatic.
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