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M Range Test

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  1. Perform road test preparation. (See ROAD TEST PREPARATION ).
  2. Shift the selector lever to M range.
  3. Verify that 1-->2, 2-->3, 3-->4 and 4-->5 upshifts and 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 TCM INSPECTION ). (See ATX Workshop Manual).
  4. Decelerate the vehicle and verify that 5-->4, 4-->3 3-->2, 2-->1 and 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 TCM INSPECTION ). (See ATX Workshop Manual).
  5. Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine braking effect is felt in all gears.
    • If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX. (See TCM INSPECTION ). (See ATX Workshop Manual).
  6. Drive the vehicle and verify that TCC operation is obtained in 4GR and 5GR. The operation points must be as shown in the table below.
    • If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and ATX. (See TCM INSPECTION ). (See ATX Workshop Manual).

Vehicle speed at shift point table 

VEHICLE SPEED AT SHIFT POINT

Range Mode Throttle condition Shift Vehicle speed km/h {mph} Turbine speed (RPM)
M Manual Half throttle TCC ON (M4 ) 136-153 {85-94} 4,200-4,700
TCC ON (M5 ) 128-142 {80-88} 2,950-3,200
All round M5 -->M4 27-33 {17-20} 650-750
M4 -->M3 27-33 {17-20} 850-1000
M3 -->M2 7-13 {5-8} 300-550
M2 -->M1 7-13 {5-8} 450-800
M3 -->M1 7-13 {5-8} 300-550