CVT Road Test (CVT): Test

HDS - Connect

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1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting .

Engine - Warm Up

1. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).

CVT - Road Test

4. Apply the parking brake, and block all four wheels

5. Start the engine

6. Shift the transmission to D position/mode while pressing the brake pedal. Press the accelerator pedal, and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall

7. Repeat step 4 in all positions/modes

8. Prepare the HDS and the MVCI to take a SNAPSHOT (refer to the HDS user's guide for more details if needed):

Set the Trigger Type to Parameter.
Adjust the Parameter setting to APP Sensor A above 1.20 V.
Set the Record Time to 60 seconds.
Set the Trigger Point to (Negative) - 30 seconds.

7. Find a suitable level road

8. When you are ready to do the test, press OK on the HDS

9. Accelerate quickly until APP Sensor A reads 1.21 V. Maintain a steady throttle at 1.21 V until the vehicle reaches a reasonable speed, then slow the vehicle, and come to a stop

10. Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded, or increase the recording time setting as necessary, and repeat step 9

11. Adjust the parameter setting to 2.30 V

12. Test-drive the vehicle again. Accelerate quickly until APP Sensor A reads 2.31 V. Maintain a steady throttle until the vehicle reaches a reasonable speed, then slow the vehicle, and come to a stop

13. Save the snapshot if the entire event was recorded, or increase the recording time setting as necessary, and repeat step 12

14. Accelerate quickly until the accelerator pedal is to the floor. Maintain a steady pedal until the vehicle reaches to reasonable speed, then slow to a stop, and save the snapshot.

Review each snapshot individually, and compare APP Sensor A (V), the Vehicle Speed, and the Engine Speed to the following table:

D Position/Mode:

APP Sensor A (V)	Vehicle Speed	Engine Speed
1.21 V	25 mph (40 km/h)	860-1, 460 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	950-1, 550 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	1, 600-2, 200 rpm
2.31 V	25 mph (40 km/h)	2, 300-2, 900 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	2, 500-3, 100 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	2, 800-3, 400 rpm
4.50 V	25 mph (40 km/h)	4, 500-5, 100 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	5, 200-5, 800 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	6, 000-6, 600 rpm

S Position/Mode:

APP Sensor A (V)	Vehicle Speed	Engine Speed
1.21 V	25 mph (40 km/h)	2, 020-2, 620 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	3, 640-4, 240 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	4, 560-5, 160 rpm
2.31 V	25 mph (40 km/h)	3, 450-4, 050 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	4, 060-4, 660 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	4, 730-5, 330 rpm

APP Sensor A (V)	Vehicle Speed	Engine Speed
4.50 V	25 mph (40 km/h)	5, 200-5, 800 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	5, 600-6, 200 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	6, 300-6, 900 rpm

L Position/Mode (without paddle shifter):

APP Sensor A (V)	Vehicle Speed	Engine Speed
1.21 V	25 mph (40 km/h)	2, 810-3, 410 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	3, 640-4, 240 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	4, 560-5, 160 rpm
2.31 V	25 mph (40 km/h)	3, 450-4, 050 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	4, 060-4, 660 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	4, 730-5, 330 rpm
4.50 V	25 mph (40 km/h)	5, 200-5, 800 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	5, 600-6, 200 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	6, 300-6, 900 rpm

S Position/Mode with S-Paddle Shift Mode (with paddle shifter):

Speed Stage	Vehicle Speed	Engine Speed
1st	25 mph (40 km/h)	3, 780-4, 380 rpm
1st	37 mph (60 km/h)	5, 590-6, 190 rpm
2nd	25 mph (40 km/h)	2, 520-3, 120 rpm
2nd	37 mph (60 km/h)	3, 920-4, 520 rpm
3rd	25 mph (40 km/h)	1, 870-2, 470 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	2, 950-3, 550 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	5, 120-5, 720 rpm
4th	25 mph (40 km/h)	1, 390-1, 990 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	2, 230-2, 830 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	3, 920-4, 520 rpm
5th	25 mph (40 km/h)	1, 050-1, 650 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	1, 730-2, 330 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	3, 080-3, 680 rpm
6th	25 mph (40 km/h)	780-1, 380 rpm
	37 mph (60 km/h)	1, 320-1, 920 rpm
	62 mph (100 km/h)	2, 400-3, 000 rpm
7th	37 mph (60 km/h)	1, 030-1, 630 rpm
7th	62 mph (100 km/h)	1, 910-2, 510 rpm

Park the vehicle on an upward slope (about 16 degrees), apply the parking brake, and shift the transmission to P position/mode. Release the brake; the vehicle should not move.
NOTE: Always use the parking brake to hold the vehicle when stopped on an incline. Depending on the grade of the incline, the vehicle could roll if the brake is released.