M Range Test
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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, and 3-->4 upshifts and 4-->3, 3-->2, and 2-->1 downshifts are obtained by manual shifting.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and AT. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Decelerate the vehicle and verify that 4-->3, 3-->2, 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 AT. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Decelerate the vehicle and verify that engine braking effect is felt in all gears.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and AT. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Drive the vehicle and verify that TCC operation is obtained in 3GR and 4GR. The operation points must be as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and AT. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
- Drive the vehicle in 4GR, 3GR, and 2GR and verify that kickdown occurs for 4-->3 and 3-->2 downshifts, and that the shift points are as shown in the table below.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the TCM and AT. (See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM TABLE .)
VEHICLE SPEED AT SHIFT POINT DESCRIPTIONRange Mode Throttle condition Shift Vehicle speed km/h {mph} Turbine speed (RPM) M Manual Any condition M4 --> M3 28-34 {18-21} 750-850 M3 --> M1 5-11 {4-6} 200-400 Kickdown M4 --> M3 144-154 {90-95} 3,750-3,950 M3 --> M2 52-60 {33-37} 1,950-2,200 Closed TCC ON (M3 ) 31-41 {20-25} 1,200-1,500 Wide open TCC ON (M4 ) 173-183 {108-113} 4,500-4,750