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Automatic Transmission

Transmission and drivetrain
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Type of transmission that shifts automatically

Distributor Cap

Engine and fuel systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Cover that protects the distributor and spark plug wires

Throttle valve switch

Engine and fuel systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

A switch that signals the control unit when the throttle valve is closed

gearshift lever

Transmission and drivetrain
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Lever controlling gear selection in a manual transmission

CO value

Engine and fuel systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Measure of carbon monoxide emissions in the exhaust gas

Ignition timing

Engine and fuel systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

The timing of the ignition spark, measured in degrees

clutch slave cylinder

Transmission and drivetrain
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Cylinder that operates the clutch in a manual transmission

Full throttle enrichment switch

Engine and fuel systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Switch that detects when the throttle is fully open

Kickdown lever

Transmission and drivetrain
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Lever that engages lower gear when accelerator pedal is pressed

neutral position

Transmission and drivetrain
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Position of the gearshift lever when no gear is engaged