Smooth, configurable, and with two selectable DRIVE modes. Make your transmission work your way for your car when you want.
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auto-matePRO is designed specifically for the Pajero and is ideal for towing, 4WDing, higher powered engines, larger 33" tyres, daily driving, and the enthusiast!
Transmission torque converter slippage results in excessive heat build-up and increased fuel consumption.
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​The benefits of locking your torque converter are well known when experiencing heavy load conditions such as towing a caravan, boat or horse float, climbing long steep hills, or when driving in deep sand.
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By keeping the torque converter locked under appropriate conditions, auto-matePRO reduces transmission temperatures, improves fuel efficiency and responsiveness, and transforms the feel of the vehicle.
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Additional features and benefits of auto-matePRO​​​​​
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Adds new DRIVE modes to optimise the transmission for reduced temperature and maximum fuel economy whilst towing.
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Easily switches between your preferred driving profiles while driving - two user defined memories, each with user adjustable configuration parameters.
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Further enhances the transmission by automatically changing gears to optimise conditions that enable the torque converter clutch to stay locked. It's like a lockup kit and adjustable transmission remap all in one unit.
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5th gear lockout makes 4th gear the top gear when in DRIVE mode to avoid repeated 4th-5th gear changes that can occur in hilly terrain.
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Provides a direct-drive feel rather than the ‘slushbox’ feel of a normal automatic transmission.
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SafeLock® avoids locking the torque converter clutch under high slip conditions for maximum clutch reliability. Exclusive to MM 4X4 products.
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Uses advanced digital control and connects to the vehicle's OBD2 CANBus port to digitally read important vehicle parameters such as speed, RPM, current gear, slip, temperature, pedal position and more. It uses genuine Mitsubishi connectors for transmission gear control.
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Displays the current gear on the instrument cluster, even when in DRIVE.
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Slip Alert reminds the driver to down-shift a gear with a flashing LED when the torque converter unlocks in SPORT and DRIVE modes​.​​
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Does not modify or reprogram the transmission ECU (TCU) and instead works ‘with it’ to only change when it locks up and when it changes gears. It does not modify how the TCU changes the gears, and all the inbuilt TCU self-protections and self-diagnostics are retained.​
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Automatically adjusts for the NX (MY17+) rear diff ratio change, and the tune-ability features allow for smoother operation when city driving for these NX models.​
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Fully electronic - no mechanical modifications to the transmission are necessary.
The two selectable memories
Out of the box, the two memories are setup for City Driving (Memory 1) and Towing/Touring (Memory 2).​​
Memory 1 City Driving - For more smoothness and refinement, Memory 1 is a balance between more lockup and fewer gear changes. Just like the factory ECU behaviour, it will first unlock the torque converter and then downshift only when required.
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Memory 2 Towing/Touring (default selection) - Set up for maximum fuel savings and temperature reduction.
(To remember which memory does what, think two = tow.)
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Ultimately, the choice is yours!
When around town you may prefer the silky-smooth factory behaviour but also want better temperature protection - if so, then setup a memory as a Guardian Angel. This is where automatePRO keeps an eye on the transmission temperature and only activates if the temperature is becoming hot. You can set the activation temperature (eg, 80 degC) and once activated it then uses the smoother 'City Driving' memory configuration parameters and is hardly noticeable. Once the temperature has reduced it deactivates back to factory ECU operation.
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Want it even closer to factory ECU operation? Turn off the engine braking when coasting.
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Each Memory can be configured to be set up for different driving conditions or performance:
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Daily driving around town (smooth and responsive)
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Towing (maximum temperature reduction and fuel economy)
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Guardian Angel (temperature protection only, with factory ECU operation until hot)
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Retune / chip ON and OFF
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Or your own preferred configuration!
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Within each Memory, you can individually adjust/configure:
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Gear shift profile
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Lockup sensitivity
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Activation gear
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Engine braking
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Activation temperature
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LED brightness
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To switch between the memories while driving, simply triple-click the LED/Switch. The gear number will momentarily flicker '1' or '2' indicating the memory in use. When auto-matePRO is switched OFF then ON using the LED/Switch, the gear number flashes with the current memory selected.​​
Configuration
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Adjustable lockup sensitivity and gear shift profiles​
Advanced ability to tune gear shift profiles and lockup sensitivity, makes auto-matePRO better suited to heavy traffic driving, vehicles with larger tyres, or higher powered engines such as those with retunes or chips. Due to the extra torque of higher power engines, driveline vibration can occur under high load at lower RPMs (below 2200) when the torque converter is locked. This can be tuned out.​​
Improved smoothness or maximum lock? With more control over its operation, auto-matePRO can perform more smoothly in 60 and 80 kph zones and fluctuating traffic speed. 60 and 80 kph are right on the 1500-1600 rpm lockup limit for 4th and 5th gears. As the speed slowly drops below 60 or 80 kph, auto-matePRO can be configured to first unlock the torque converter before then changing down a gear if needed. This reduces the number of gear changes and provides a smoother driving experience in city traffic.
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Activation Gear
In DRIVE, the lockup activation gear setting can be changed. When auto-matePRO is configured to activate only in 3rd gear or above, it uses a factory-like 2nd-3rd gear shift profile to remove the delay caused by waiting for the torque converter clutch lockup in 2nd gear, which you’d normally only want when towing.
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Engine Braking
Three engine braking settings are available when coasting in DRIVE: OFF, Medium and Full. In Medium and Full, the torque converter clutch remains locked when coasting for better engine braking and a direct drive feel when power is applied. In Medium the transmission will upshift, whereas in Full the same gear will be held for maximum engine braking. In SPORT mode it uses the Full setting for best engine braking and performance. OFF performs like the factory ECU for ultimate smoothness.​
The 5 modes of operation with auto-matePRO
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DRIVE - Memory 1
By default, Memory 1 uses the more refined City mode configuration parameters to save fuel and reduce the transmission temperature while maintaining smoothness and refinement.
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DRIVE - Memory 2
By default, Memory 2 is set up for towing to provide maximum temperature reduction, best fuel economy and the direct-drive performance feel.
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SPORT/MANUAL
With the transmission lever in SPORT position, auto-matePRO will automatically lock up the torque converter clutch when the conditions allow, with maximum engine braking selected. The driver is in control of the gear choice.
When in SPORT mode, auto-matePRO will also automatically protect the drivetrain if the selected gear is too high by disabling lock-up under conditions that would put excessive stress on the transmission and drivetrain, then re-locking when suitable. Maximum engine braking is also applied automatically.
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Low Range 4WD (4LLc)
A modified lockup algorithm in SPORT mode which is better suited for 4WD use. The parameters of Memory 1 or 2 are also used. Low Range DRIVE returns to factory control.
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OFF
Normal control of the transmission by the vehicle ECU is returned. Some prefer normal factory control for daily driving and only using auto-matePRO when towing.​​​​
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This is THE essential mod for every Pajero 4X4 adventurer.
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Australian made and supported.​​​
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For more detailed information, you can read the Operation Booklet or watch the YouTube video via the buttons below:
The new ultimate automatic transmission enhancement kit!
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FOR MITSUBISHI PAJERO NT+ (2009+)
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$895
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