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conditions (Mode 2). Tuning the rates under the most extreme (slowest, fastest)
conditions will most likely result in good performance throughout the entire
driving range. Note: Smaller values provide faster response.
Forward acceleration and deceleration rates
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-a. First, adjust Accel Min Speed. Select Mode 1 and apply minimum
throttle. For low speed testing, we suggest that you drive in a confined
area such as an office, where low speed maneuverability is crucial. De-
pending on how you liked the forward acceleration you experienced,
increase or decrease the Accel Min Speed value. Continue testing and
adjusting this value until you are satisfied with the vehicle’s low speed
forward acceleration.
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-b. Now adjust Decel Low Speed. Driving with the throttle still in its
minimum position, release the throttle to neutral. Depending on how
you liked the deceleration you experienced, increase or decrease the
Decel Low Speed value. Continue testing and adjusting this value until
you are satisfied with the vehicle’s low speed forward deceleration.
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-c. Next, adjust Accel Max Speed. Select Mode 2 and apply full throttle.
Depending on how you liked the forward acceleration you experienced,
increase or decrease the Accel Max Speed value. Continue testing and
adjusting this value until you are satisfied with the vehicle’s high speed
forward acceleration.
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-d. Driving at full throttle, release the throttle to neutral. Depending on
how you liked the deceleration you experienced, increase or decrease
the Decel High Speed value. Continue testing and adjusting this
value until you are satisfied with the vehicle’s high speed forward
deceleration.
Reverse acceleration and deceleration rates
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-e,
6
-f,
6
-g,
6
-h. Adjust Rev Accel Min Speed, Rev Decel Low Speed,
Rev Accel Max Speed, and Rev Decel High Speed using the same
procedures as for the corresponding Forward parameters.
Fine tuning the acceleration and deceleration rates
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-i. Drive around in both Mode 1 and Mode 2, while varying the position
of the throttle. In most cases, setting the acceleration and deceler-
ation rates as described in Steps 6-a through 6-h will provide good
performance throughout. However, you may want to make further
adjustments to them.
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