Road Test: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
This test is performed to diagnose trouble conditions accurately and to check the condition after servicing. Also check for shift shock or abnormal noise.
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.
- Connect scan tool to DLC.
- Select "Data list" mode on scan tool.
- Drive vehicle so that CVT fluid temperature reaches normal operating temperature (50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F)), see SCAN TOOL DATA . NOTE: Engine coolant temperature rises when revving engine in "P" or "N" position, but CVT fluid temperature does not rise in "P" or "N" position. Be sure to drive vehicle in order to raise CVT fluid temperature.
- While driving in "D" range, check if gear shift and lock-up occur properly as shown in CVT GEAR SHIFT TABLE .