Road Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This test is to check if upshift, downshift and lock-up take place at specified speeds while actually driving vehicle on a level road.
WARNING:
- Carry out test in very little traffic area to prevent an accident.
- Test requires 2 persons, a driver and a tester.
- Warm up engine.
- With engine running at idle, shift select "D".
- Accelerate vehicle speed by depressing accelerator pedal gradually.
- While driving in "D" range, check if gear shift and lock-up occur properly as shown in Automatic Gear Shift Diagram .