Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes

NOTE: Always DRIVE the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws.

After checking for DTCs, use the following Transaxle DRIVE Cycle Test for checking continuous codes:
1. warm engine to normal operating temperature.
2. make sure transmission fluid level is correct.
3. with transaxle in OVERDRIVE, moderately accelerate from stop to 80 km/h (50 mph). This allows the transaxle to shift into fourth gear. Hold speed and throttle opening steady for minimum of 15 seconds.
4. with transaxle in fourth gear and maintaining steady speed and throttle opening, lightly apply and release brake (to operate stop lamps). Then hold speed and throttle steady for an additional five seconds minimum.
5. brake to a stop and remain stopped for a minimum of 20 seconds.
6. repeat Steps 4 through 6 at least five times.
7. check for DTCs.
- If DTCs are present, correct all non-transaxle DTCs first, as they can directly affect the operation of the transaxle. Repeat the Road Test to verify the correction.
- If the continuous test passes (system pass) and a concern is still present, refer to the Diagnosis by Symptom and TSBs for concern diagnostics. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures