Road Test

Road Test Procedure

Important:
^ Perform the road test following the sequence given.
^ km/h (mph) shift points will vary with actual Throttle Position and driver habits
^ Engine coolant temperature must be at normal operating temperature.
^ Compare the results of the road test with the Transmission Shift Speed Schedules below. Use these results with the diagnosis information for the transmission evaluation.
^ This test should only be performed when traffic and road conditions permit.
^ Observe all traffic and safety regulations.

Drive and Reverse Engagement Test
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully.
3. Place the manual selector in the Park (P) position.
4. Start the engine and warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
5. Move the manual selector from the Park (P) position to the Neutral (N) position.
6. With a stop watch ready, move the manual selector from the Neutral (N) position to the Drive (D) position.
7. Measure the time from the moment you move the shift lever until you feel the gear engagement.
8. Move the manual selector from the Drive (D) position to the Neutral (N) position.
9. With a stop watch ready, move the manual selector from the Neutral (N) position to the Reverse (R) position.
10. Measure the time from the moment you move the shift lever until you feel the gear engagement.
11. Return the manual selector to the Park (P) position.
12. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
13. Verify that the following conditions exist:
^ The Drive engagement from the Neutral position takes approximately 1.2 seconds.
^ The Reverse engagement from the Neutral position takes approximately 1.5 seconds.
^ The reverse and the drive engagements should be immediate, but not harsh.
If the reverse and the drive engagements are slow to engage or seem too harsh, refer to Line Pressure Test for possible causes and corrections.