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Comprehensive Component Monitor Repair Verification Drive Cycle

1. Complete Vehicle Preparation.
2. For M/T, accelerate from 0 to 80 kph (0 to 50 MPH). Continue to step 3. For A/T, from a stop and in overdrive, moderately accelerate to 80 kph (50 MPH) and cruise for at least 15 seconds. Stop vehicle and repeat without overdrive to 64 kph (40 MPH) cruising for at least 30 seconds. While at 64 kph (40 MPH), activate overdrive and accelerate to 80 kph (50 MPH) and cruise for at least 15 seconds. Stop for at least 20 seconds and repeat step 2 five times.
3. From a stop, accelerate to 104 kph (65 MPH). Decelerate at closed throttle until 64 kph (40 MPH) (no brakes). Repeat this 3 times.
4. Verify no DTCs are available with exception of P1000.