Road Test: Notes
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:
If you do not select a suitable route and take proper precautions when performing a road test, an accident can occur.
- Select a level road with no traffic to minimize the risk of accident.
- Perform the test extremely carefully.
- Perform the road test using 2 persons, a driver and an assistant.
- 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 Table .