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Other Monitoring

Test conditions and procedures

  1. All of the following conditions should be satisfied when the drive test is carried out.
    1. Engine coolant temperature: 80°C (176°F) or higher (when engine is fully warmed up)
    2. Outside air temperature: 5°C (41°F) or higher
    3. A/T condition:
      • Selector lever position: D range
      • Overdrive switch: ON
      • Power/economy changeover switch: Power
  2. Carry out one trip monitoring according to the following drive pattern (from starting of the engine until ignition is turned off). (Takes approximately 10 minutes.)
    1. After the engine is fully warmed up, turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Start the engine, accelerate to between 56 - 64 km/h (35 - 40 mph) and drive at this speed for 300 seconds or more. Then stop the vehicle. Braking and throttle operations can be carried out during this time.
    3. After stopping the vehicle, let the engine run at idle for 300 seconds or more, and then turn the ignition switch to OFF. The vehicle should be set to the following condition for idling.
      • A/C switch: OFF
      • Lights, electric cooling fan and all accessories: OFF
      • Transmission: Neutral (A/T for P range)
      • Steering wheel: Straightforward position
Fig 1: Drive Cycle Pattern For Other Monitoring
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