Abstract: A shift control method of an automatic transmission includes the steps of: determining whether a road has a gradient; calculating road gradient in real time; filtering the gradient; controlling shifting according to the greater of calculated and filtered gradients if the calculated gradient is negative; and controlling shifting according to the calculated gradient if the calculated gradient is positive.

Abstract: Fuel mileage and shift feel are significantly enhanced from an upshift control method of an automatic transmission that includes determining whether a fuel cut control is executed when the damper clutch is in the direct engagement state before an upshift. Performing a hydraulic pressure duty control for the damper clutch, on the basis of at least one control parameter, such that a shift feel is enhanced while the upshift is being progressed and the fuel cut control is executed.

Abstract: The upshift control method of an automatic transmission for vehicles includes determining whether a start condition of a damper clutch control operation is satisfied during an upshift under a power-off. The method also includes executing the damper clutch control operation depending on predetermined control intervals and control duties in order to enhance a shift feel, the predetermined control intervals and control duties being set on the basis of a shift speed, a turbine RPM, and a transmission oil temperature, when the start condition of the damper clutch operation control is satisfied. The method further includes executing a fuel cut control after a damper clutch is engaged by the damper clutch control operation.

Abstract: A shift control method and system for an automatic transmission. The control method includes calculating a clutch engaging pressure for each shift speed corresponding to an engine load and calculating an optimal engaging pressure for an operating clutch in each shift ratio. The system includes a control unit and sensors for executing the method.