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Drive Cycle

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NOTE: If a drive cycle is not completed, the customer may feel erratic shifts and driveability concerns.
NOTE: To perform drive cycle, drive the vehicle on a level road surface.
  1. Depress vehicle brake pedal (do not use parking brake).
  2. Shift to Drive.
  3. Wait 15 seconds.
  4. Shift to Reverse.
  5. Wait 2 seconds.
  6. Repeat (1-5) ten (10) times.
  7. Accelerate from a stop with light throttle to 15 mph (24 km/h).
  8. Brake gently to a complete stop (allow at least 6 seconds).
  9. Repeat steps (7-8) five (5) times in dealership parking lot or similar setting.
  10. Accelerate from a stop with light throttle performing 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 shifts maintaining 1700-2000 RPM.
  11. Accelerate to a speed between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 65 mph (104 km/h), achieve 6th gear, keep throttle steady with engine below 3000 RPM for a minimum of two (2) minutes.
  12. Repeat step 11 two (2) times.
  13. Test drive the vehicle.
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