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Drive Cycles: Description

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NOTE: Strict observance of posted speed limits and attention to driving conditions are mandatory when proceeding through the drive cycle.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with power take off (PTO) or auxiliary idle control must have that system disengaged before the drive cycle is initiated.

The intention of the drive cycle is to satisfy the specifications for the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) specification J1979. Each on board diagnostic (OBD) monitor must run during the drive cycle.

If a particular step is interrupted, simply repeat the drive mode. If the drive cycle is interrupted with a ignition OFF, only drive modes that were incomplete must be run.

Rough road conditions may prevent certain steady state conditions and steady accelerations from validating the transmission and load-related monitors.

Some monitors may require extended driving.

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