D Range (O/D OFF Switch ON)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Shift the selector lever to D range, and set the O/D OFF switch to ON.
- Accelerate the vehicle with the throttle half open.
- Verify that 1-->2 and 2-->3 upshifts and downshifts are obtained. The shift points must be as shown in the D range (O/D OFF switch ON) shift point.
- Drive the vehicle in third and second gears and verify that kickdown occurs for 3-->2, 2-->1, and that the shift points are as shown in the D range (O/D OFF switch ON) shift point.
- Decelerate the vehicle and verify that the engine braking effect is felt in third gear.
- Drive the vehicle and verify that torque converter clutch operation is obtained. (only for normal mode)