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Road Test




Road Test

The purpose of this test is to diagnose trouble conditions accurately and to check the condition after servicing. Also check for shift shock or abnormal noise.

WARNING:

If you do not select a suitable route and take proper precautions when performing a road test, an accident can occur.

- Select a level road with no traffic to minimize the risk of accident.
- Perform the test extremely carefully.
- Perform the road test using 2 persons, a driver and an assistant.

1) Check CVT fluid level. Procedures
2) Warm up engine.
3) With engine running at idle, shift select lever "D" range.
4) Accelerate vehicle speed by depressing accelerator pedal gradually.
5) While driving in "D" range, check if gear shift and lock-up occur properly as shown in CVT Gear Shift Table.

CVT Gear Shift Table

CVT gear shift schedule is shown in the following table. Test-drive the vehicle on a flat road in the "D" position.

NOTE:

The values are for reference only.

Shift table





Lock-up point