Manual Road Test: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Carry out test in very little traffic area to prevent an accident.
- Test requires 2 persons, a driver and a tester.
The purpose of this test is to judge whether causal factor of trouble which occurred in automatic transaxle is electrical or mechanical by disconnecting transmission wire connector (1) and fixing automatic transaxle gear position (fail-safe function).
- Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- After warming up engine, turn ignition switch to OFF position and disconnect transmission wire connector (1).
- Turn transfer switch (1) to 4H position (2) (motor-shift type).
- Turn OFF all electrical loads.
With select lever shifted to each range ("L", "3" and "D") drive vehicle at 1,000 rpm engine speed and then check vehicle speed by referring to FIXED GEAR POSITION .
If vehicle speed is not as specified in FIXED GEAR POSITION table, go to TROUBLESHOOTING .
- Connect transmission wire connector and clear DTC.
FIXED GEAR POSITIONS
| Select lever position | Fixed gear position | Vehicle speed with transfer shift position in 4H |
|---|---|---|
| L range | 3rd gear | Approx. 22 km/h (14 mile/h) |
| 3 range | 3rd gear | Approx. 22 km/h (14 mile/h) |
| D range | 4th gear | Approx. 31 km/h (19 mile/h) |