Road Test - Adaptive Drive Cycle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws.

Connect the scan tool to the DLC .
NOTE: Disconnecting the battery does not clear the KAM .

NOTE: Do not clear the PCM KAM .

Using the scan tool, clear the adaptive table before conducting an adaptive drive cycle test.
Verify the transmission fluid is at normal operating temperature, between 91°-102°C (195°-215°F). If the transmission fluid is not at operating temperature, drive the vehicle until the operating temperature is reached.
NOTE: The transmission fluid must be at operating temperature before proceeding to this step.

Drive the vehicle on a level road surface performing the adaptive drive cycle.
1. Accelerate from a stop with light throttle to 24 km/h (15 mph) then release the accelerator pedal.
2. Gently brake and bring the vehicle to a stop and hold the brake for 6 seconds.
3. Repeat substeps 1 and 2 an additional 5 times.
4. Accelerate from a stop with light throttle so the 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 shifts occur with engine RPM between 1, 700-2, 000.
5. Continue accelerating until the vehicle speed reaches 80 km/h (50 mph) or the 5-6 upshift is reached.
6. Gently brake and bring the vehicle to a stop and hold the brake for 10 seconds.
7. Repeat substeps 4, 5 and 6 an additional 3 times.