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Cruise Test - Part 2

Cruise Test - Part 2

1. CHECK STARTING FROM D1
1. Move selector lever the "D" position.
2. Accelerate at half throttle.

With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position.
Does it start from D1?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Enter a check mark at "Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.

2. CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 ---> D2
Press the accelerator pedal down all the way and inspect whether or not the transmission shifts up (D1 ---> D2) at the correct speed.

With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D1 ---> D2 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Enter a check mark at "Vehicle Does Not Shift: D1 ---> D2" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.

3. CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 ---> D3
Press the accelerator pedal down all the way and inspect whether or not the transmission shifts up (D2 ---> D3) at the correct speed.

With CONSULT-III
Read the gear position, throttle position and vehicle speed.
Does the A/T shift-up D2 ---> D3 at the correct speed?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Enter a check mark at "Vehicle Does Not Shift: D2 ---> D3" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.

4. CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 ---> D4 AND ENGINE BRAKE
When the transmission changes speed D3 ---> D4, return the accelerator pedal.
Does the A/T shift-up D3 ---> D4 and apply the engine brake?
YES >> 1. Stop the vehicle.
2. See TM-205, "Cruise Test - Part 3". Cruise Test - Part 3
NO >> Enter a check mark at "Vehicle Does Not Shift: D3 ---> D4" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.