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Part Throttle Step-In Downshifts

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  1. Place the gear selector in the DRIVE position.
  2. Accelerate the vehicle at light throttle (5 - 15 percent) until 3rd gear is just achieved.
  3. Quickly increase throttle angle until commanded gear indicates that a downshift to 2nd gear is commanded.
  4. Verify that the transmission downshifts within 2 seconds of the throttle movement.
  5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 at higher speed to achieve 4th gear and then step in to command a 4th gear to 3rd gear downshift.
  6. Repeat steps 2 to 4 at higher speed to achieve 5th gear and then step in to command a 5th to 4th gear downshift.
  7. Repeat steps 2 to 4 at higher speed to achieve 6th gear and then step in to command a 6th gear to 5th gear downshift.
  8. Repeat steps 2 to 4 at higher speed to achieve 7th gear and then step in to command to a 7th to 6th gear downshift.
  9. Repeat steps 2 to 4 at a higher speed to achieve 8th gear and then step in to command an 8th to 7th gear downshift.
  10. Note any harsh, soft or delayed shifts or slipping. Note any noise or vibration.
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