Cruise Test - Part 2

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK STARTING FROM D1
1. Move selector lever to "D" position.
2. Accelerate at half throttle.
  With CONSULT-II
  
  Read the gear position.
Does it start from D1?

YES: GO TO 2.

NO: Enter a check mark at "Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D1" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
CHECK SHIFT-UP D1 --> D2
Press the accelerator pedal down all the way and inspect whether or not the transmission shifts up (D1 --> D2) at the correct speed.
- Refer to "VEHICLE SPEED AT WHICH GEAR SHIFTING OCCURS ".
With CONSULT-II

Read the gear position, throttle position and vehicle speed.

Does the A/T shift-up D1 --> D2 at the correct speed?

YES: GO TO 3.

NO: Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Shift: D1 --> D2" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
CHECK SHIFT-UP D2 --> D3
Press the accelerator pedal down all the way and inspect whether or not the transmission shifts up (D2 --> D3) at the correct speed.
- Refer to "VEHICLE SPEED AT WHICH GEAR SHIFTING OCCURS ".
With CONSULT-II

Read the gear position, throttle position and vehicle speed.

Does the A/T shift-up D2 --> D3 at the correct speed?

YES: GO TO 4.

NO: Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Shift: D2 --> D3" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.
CHECK SHIFT-UP D3 --> D4 AND ENGINE BRAKE
When the transmission changes speed D3 --> D4, return the accelerator pedal.

With CONSULT-II

Read the gear position.

Does the A/T shift-up D3 --> D4 and apply the engine brake?

YES:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. See "CRUISE TEST - PART 3 ".
NO: Enter a check mark at "A/T Does Not Shift: D3 --> D4" on the diagnostics worksheet, then continue the road test.