Test Procedures

Check the engine oil level. Replenish if necessary.
Warm it up until ATF reaches 70~80°C(158~176°F) after approximately 10 minutes of driving. Replenish if necessary.
NOTE: When ambient temperature is 20°C(68°F), fluid temperature reaches 70~80°C(158~176°F) after approximately 10 minutes of urban driving.

Fig 1: Performing Stall Test
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Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.

Fig 2: Engaging Parking Brake
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Start the engine. Depress the foot brake. Move the select lever to "D" range.

Fig 3: Moving Select Lever To "D" Range
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Gradually depress the accelerator pedal while depressing the foot brake.

Fig 4: Depressing Accelerator Pedal
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Quickly read the stall speed. And quickly remove the feet from accelerator pedal.
CAUTION: Do not depress the accelerator pedal for more than 5 seconds during test.
Move the select lever to "N" range.
Cool down the ATF.
CAUTION: Run the engine at idle for at least 1 minute.

* During 3.5 Idle :

N range-800rpm(A/CON OFF)

Others-900rpm(A/CON ON)

D range-750rpm(A/CON OFF)

Others-750rpm(A/CON ON)

* During SALL :

D range-2300rpm(A/CON OFF)