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 select the O/D OFF switch ON.
- Accelerate the vehicle with half and wide open throttle.
- Verify that 1-->2 and 2-->3 upshifts and downshifts are obtained.
- Drive the vehicle in third and second gears and verify that kickdown occurs for 3-->2, 3-->1, 2-->1.
- Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine braking effect is felt in third gear.
- Drive the vehicle and verify that torque converter clutch operation is obtained in third gear (only for NORMAL mode).