Transmissions: Automatic Transmissions: Continuously variable transmission (C.V.T.)

Continuously variable transmission	An electronically controlled magnetic clutch transmits the drive from the engine to the transmission.
Drive or reverse	A belt and pulley system continuously varies the ratios and transmits the drive to the final drive gears.
The steel belt	The steel belt has a large number of hardened steel vee blocks which are held together by two endless steel bands.
Secondary pulley shaft	Placing the selector lever in 'D' provides a normal driving mode, from starting off to maximum speed. Selecting 'D' provides engine braking on overrun.

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