M Range Test: Notes
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- Perform road test preparation. (See ROAD TEST PREPARATION .)
- Shift the selector lever to M range.
- Verify that 1-->2, 2-->3, 3-->4, 4-->5 and 5-->6 upshifts and 6-->5, 5-->4, 4-->3, 3-->2, and 2-->1 downshifts are obtained by manual shifting of the selector lever forward and back.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Decelerate the vehicle and verify that 6-->5, 5-->4, 4-->3, 3-->1 downshifts are obtained. The shift points must be as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine braking effect is felt in 1GR.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Drive the vehicle and verify that TCC operation is obtained in 4GR, 5GR and 6GR. The operation points must be as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Drive the vehicle in 6GR, 5GR, 4GR and 3GR and verify that kickdown occurs for 6-->5, 5-->4, 4-->3, 3-->2 downshifts, and that the shift points are as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)