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Manual Road Test

MANUAL ROAD TEST
This test checks the gears being used in "L", "2" or "D" range when driven with unoperated gear shift control system. Test drive vehicle on a level road.

NOTE:
[Using SUZUKI scan tool (Tech 1)]
Before this test, check DTC and make sure that "NO CODES" is displayed.
[Not using SUZUKI scan tool (Tech 1)]
Before this test, check DTC and make sure that Code No. 12 is indicated by flashing of malfunction indicator lamp ("CHECK ENGINE" light).





1. Disconnect coupler of shift solenoid valves on transmission.

WARNING: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not touch the hot exhaust system when disconnecting shift solenoid valves coupler.

2. With selector lever in "P" range, start engine and warm it up.
3. With select lever in "L" range, start vehicle and accelerate to 20 km/h (12.5 mile/h). Check in this state that 1st gear is being used.
4. At 20 km/h (12.5 mile/h), shift select lever to 2 range and accelerate to 40 km/h (25 mile/h). Check in this state that 3rd gear is being used.
5. At 40 km/h (25 mile/h), shift select lever to D range with O/D cut switch "ON" and check that O/D gear is used when speed is higher than 40 km/h (25 mile/h).
6. After above checks, stop vehicle then engine, and connect solenoid valves coupler.

WARNING: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not touch the hot exhaust system when connecting shift solenoid valves coupler.

7. [Using SUZUKI scan tool (Tech 1)] Check DTC and make sure that "NO CODES" is displayed.