Engine braking parameters?

[biplaneguy]

There's been some mentions of this as a thing that exists, but not explanation: With the auto trans (mine is a 23 base Sport), a certain amount of pressure on the brake pedal makes the tranny downshift to provide some engine braking. It's a nice feature, I think, but it would be better if it was more predictable... or if I knew what the trigger points are. Sometimes at very low speed it does it, making it jerky as it rolls to a stop.

Does anybody know what the algorithm is or what triggers it?

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[PuddleJumper]

its adaptive and learns based off multiple parameters. sometimes it will automatically engage with no brake input if it detects a certain amount of acceleration despite no extra throttle input. Its also more aggressive if you have a trailer hooked up. (probably has a sensor to detect when a trailer is plugged into one of the ports). basically, to answer your question. No there isn't a sure fire way to get engine braking to kick in by modulating the brake pedal. TBH if i know i need a lot of engine braking i just put in M. It will full engine brake on any gear selected in M.

 

[Rusty PW]

With the cruise control on. Going down a hill. It will down shift to try and hold the speed that the cruise is set at.

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