L Range Test

L RANGE TEST

Shift Pattern
1. Shift the selector lever to L range and select Economy or Power mode.
2. Accelerate the vehicle and verify that the 1-2 upshift and downshifting are obtained and that no 3rd gear, no OD, and no lockup are obtained.

Note: Inspection of shift shock and shift point are not necessary because these are the same as those of the D Range Test.

3. Drive in 1st gear then decelerate and verify that engine braking is felt.

Note:
- In L range, the shift patterns for Economy and Power modes are the same.
- Shift points are the same as those of the D range (Power) shift diagram.

4. While driving in S range (Hold mode) and 2nd gear, shift the selector lever to L range and verify that 2nd gear is held until the 2-1 downshift point as shown in the L range (Hold) shift diagram is achieved.
5. Accelerate the vehicle in L range (Hold mode) and verify that 1st gear is held.

Noise and Vibration
Drive the vehicle in 1st gear (Hold mode) and check for abnormal noise or vibration.

Note: Abnormal nolae and vibretion can alao be caused by the torque converter, driveshaft or differential. Therefore, checking of cause must be made with extreme care.