Symptom:

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Vehicle does not decelerate by engine brake when shifting from 2 ₂ (12) to 1 ₁ .

Fig 1: Checking Symptom

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CHECK SYMPTOM
Is 6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In R Position OK?

Yes or No
1. Yes: Go to 15. ENGINE SPEED DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE (LIGHT BRAKING D4 --> D3) .
2. No: Go to 6. VEHICLE DOES NOT CREEP BACKWARD IN R POSITION .