Cruise Test - Part 3
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK SHIFT DOWN (D5 TO D4)
- Confirm lever switch is in OFF position. (O/D OFF indicator lamp "OFF".)
- Confirm gear selector lever is in D position.
- Accelerate vehicle using half-throttle to D5.
- Release accelerator pedal.
- Push lever switch while driving in D5. (O/D OFF indicator lamp "ON" and A/T indicator "4".)
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.
Does A/T shift from D5 to D4?
- Yes: GO TO 2.
- No: Enter a check mark at "Vehicle does not shift: 5th gear --> 4th gear, when lever switch OFF --> ON" on diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
- CHECK SHIFT DOWN (D4 TO L3)
- Driving in D4.
- Move selector lever from D to L position while D4.
- Release accelerator pedal.
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.
Does A/T shift from D4 to L3?
- Yes: GO TO 3.
- No: Enter a check mark at "Vehicle does not shift: 4th gear --> 3rd gear, when selector lever D --> L position" on diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
- CHECK SHIFT DOWN (L3 TO L2)
- Confirm lever switch is in OFF position. (A/T indicator "3".)
- Confirm gear selector lever is in L position.
- Accelerate vehicle using half-throttle to L3.
- Release accelerator pedal.
- Push lever switch while driving in L3. (A/T indicator "2".)
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.
Does A/T shift from L3 to L2?
- Yes: GO TO 4.
- No: Enter a check mark at "Vehicle does not shift: 3rd gear --> 2nd gear, when lever switch OFF --> ON" on diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
- CHECK SHIFT DOWN (L2 TO L1)
Release accelerator pedal.
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position, throttle degree of opening, and vehicle speed.
Does A/T shift from L2 to L1?
- Yes: GO TO 5.
- No: Enter a check mark at "Vehicle does not shift: 2nd gear --> 1st gear, when release accelerator pedal" on diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
- CHECK ENGINE BRAKE
Depress and release accelerator pedal while driving in L1.
With CONSULT-II
Read the gear position.
Does engine braking effectively reduce speed in L1 position?
- Yes:
- Stop the vehicle.
- Perform the self-diagnostics. Refer to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".
- No: Enter a check mark at "Vehicle does not decelerate by engine brake" on diagnostics worksheet, then continue trouble diagnosis.
- Yes: