What is manual

manual operation

Glossary “manual operation” Definition:
1). The act of operating the power steering system in the event of an engine system failure; increased effort is required. 2). The ability to override or cancel any automatic or semi-automatic function.

manual selection

Glossary “manual selection” Definition:
The operator’s ability to: 1). Move the gear selector lever by hand, such as with a manual transmission. 2). Select any condition or function using a keypad, switch or lever.

manual valve

Glossary “manual valve” Definition:
Located in the valve body, this valve permits the driver to select whichever driving range is desired by moving the selector lever.

manual control valve

Glossary “manual control valve” Definition:
A spool valve, located in the valve body, that determines fluid flow from the valve body to various hydraulic circuits controlled by the vehicle driver through the selector lever.

manual low

Glossary “manual low” Definition:
The position of the units in an automatic transmission when the driver selects the Low or first-gear position of the quadrant.

manual bleeding

Glossary “manual bleeding” Definition:
A two-technician technique for bleeding brakes; one pumps the brakes as the other opens and closes the bleeder screws when required.