OUTLINE
A K111F Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) is used on 4WD/AWD models with 3ZR-FE or 3ZR-FAE engines.
A CVT fluid warmer is used in the CVT fluid cooling system.
A gate type shift lever is used.
A 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic system is used.
A shift paddle is used on XLE or LIMITED grade.
A shift pattern select system is used to select the driving mode (Normal and Sport) on models with VSC. In Sport mode, a higher level of responsiveness and a linear acceleration feel have been achieved.
SPECIFICATION
| Shift Mechanism Type | Pulley and Steel Belt | |
| Forward/Reverse Switching Mechanism | Single Pinion Type Planetary Gear | |
| Pulley Ratio | Forward | 2.396 to 0.428 |
| Reverse | 1.668 | |
| Final Gear Ratio | 5.791 | |
| Fluid Type | Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid TC | |
| Fluid Capacity*1 | 8.9 Litters (9.4 US qts, 7.8 Imp. qts) | |
| Weight (Reference)*2 | 96 kg (211.6 lb) | |
Tech Tips
*1: Differential included.
*2: The weight shown is when the transaxle is filled with fluid.
| Planetary Gear | No. of Sun Gear Teeth | 71 |
| No. of Pinion Gear Teeth | 16 | |
| No. of Ring Gear Teeth | 102 | |
| Reduction Gear | No. of Drive Gear Teeth | 26 |
| No. of Driven Gear Teeth | 40 | |
| Final Gear | No. of Drive Gear Teeth | 17 |
| No. of Driven Gear Teeth | 64 | |
| Forward Clutch | No. of Discs | 3 |
| Reverse Brake | No. of Discs | 3 |
| Torque Converter Type | 3-element, 1-step, 2-phase |
| Stall Torque Ratio | 1.900 |
PRECAUTION
Ignition Switch Expressions
The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section:
| Expression | Ignition Switch (Position) |
Engine Switch (Condition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ignition Switch Off | LOCK | Off (Lock) |
| Ignition Switch ACC | ACC | On (ACC) |
| Ignition Switch ON | ON | On (IG) |
| Engine Start | START | On (Start) |