PRE-RELEASE
INSPECTION
| INSPECTION |
| GENERAL PRECAUTION |
Road tests should be conducted to properly diagnose the condition of the automatic transmission.
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When performing the test, do not exceed posted speed limit. |
| D RANGE SHIFT FUNCTION |
Check shifting between 1st ←→ 2nd ←→ 3rd ←→ 4th while driving on normal city streets.
| D RANGE SHIFT SHOCK |
Check the shock level when shifting up during normal driving.
| KICK-DOWN FUNCTION |
Check kick-down for each gear. Also check the kick-down shock level.
| ENGINE BRAKE OPERATION |
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Check
the 3rd gear engine brake when shifting between D ←→ 3rd
range while driving in 4th gear of D range [50 to 60 km/h
(31 to 37 MPH)].
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Check the 2nd gear engine brake when shifting between
3 ←→ 2 range while driving in the 3 range 3rd
gear [40 to 50 km/h (25 to 31 MPH)].
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Check the 1st gear engine brake when shifting between
2 ←→ 1 range while driving in the 2 range 2nd
gear [20 to 30 km/h (12 to 19 MPH)].
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| LOCK-UP FUNCTION |
Check that engine speed does not change sharply when the accelerator pedal is lightly depressed when driving on flat roads at normal speed in the D range.
| P RANGE OPERATION |
Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade of 5% or more and shift to “P” range. Check that the vehicle does not move when the parking brake is released.
| UNUSUAL SOUNDS AND VIBRATION |
Check for unusual sounds and vibration while driving and during shifting.
| CLIMBING CONTROL FUNCTION |
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Check
that the gear remains in 3rd when going up a grade.
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Check that the gear remains in 3rd when applying the
brakes while going down a grade.
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| TRANSFER CLUTCH |
Check if the tight corner braking occurs when the vehicle is started with steering wheel held at fully turned position. (MPT model)
| OIL LEAKS |
After the driving test, inspect for oil leaks.
