Part Throttle Step-In Downshifts
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place the gear selector in the DRIVE position.
- Accelerate the vehicle at light throttle (5-15 percent) until 3rd gear is just achieved.
- Quickly increase throttle angle until commanded gear indicates that a downshift to 2nd gear is commanded.
- Verify that the transmission downshifts within 2 seconds of the throttle movement.
- 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.
- Repeat steps 2 to 4 at higher speed to achieve 5th gear and then step in to command a 5th to 4th gear downshift.
- 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.
- Note any harsh, soft or delayed shifts or slipping. Note any noise or vibration.