Abstract: A throttle valve operating cam of an automatic transmission and an output control member of an automotive engine are interconnected so as to cooperate with each other by a cable consisting of an outer tube and an inner cable. The inner cable is connected to the throttle valve operating cam and the output control member and one end of the outer tube is connected first to the automatic transmission. The other end of the outer tube is regulated in position relative to a cable fitting member secured to the automotive engine and then fixed to the cable fitting member secured to the automotive engine.

Abstract: The multistage transmission gear mechanism is provided with a first and second coupling means for shifting speed stages, each being of a type operable hydraulically and adapted to allow four speed stages from first to fourth speed stages to be selected in accordance with a combination between a coupled state and an uncoupled state of the first and second coupling means. A third coupling means is further provided for ensuring engine braking.The second coupling means is engaged or coupled by a first pilot pressure generated by a first solenoid at the second, third and fourth speed stages. The first coupling means is coupled by a second pilot pressure generated by a second solenoid at the third and fourth speed stages. The third coupling means is coupled at the second and third speed stages.A third solenoid is provided for generating a third pilot pressure which prevails over the first pilot pressure and controls shifting the second coupling means at the third speed stage.

Abstract: In an automatic transmission, a second brake is engaged when the transmission is in second and is released when the transmission is in third and first. The second brake is controlled by a hydraulic actuator. Application of the hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic actuator of the second brake is limited upon upshift from first to second so that the hydraulic pressure is gently applied to the hydraulic actuator. The limitation of application of the hydraulic pressure is nullified upon downshift from third to second.