Manual Downshift Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Move the manual selector to the Drive (D) selector.
- Operate the vehicle at 64-88 km/h (40-55 mph) and the Overdrive switch pressed.
- Release the accelerator pedal and the Overdrive Switch.
- Verify the following operating conditions:
- The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) releases.
- The transaxle downshifts immediately to third gear.
- The engine reduces the vehicles speed.
- Operate the vehicle at 48 km/h (30 mph).
- Release the accelerator pedal.
- Move the manual selector to the Second (2) range.
- Verify the following operating conditions:
- The TCC at 24 km/h (15 mph).
- The transaxle downshifts immediately to second gear.
- The engine reduces the vehicles speed.
- Manual 2nd to low shift.
- Move the manual selector to the Drive (D) selector.
- Operate the vehicle at 24 km/h (15 mph).
- Release the accelerator pedal.
- Move the manual selector to the Low (L) range.
- Verify the following operating conditions:
- The TCC releases.
- The transaxle downshifts immediately to first gear.
- The engine reduces the vehicles speed.