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Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle

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Configuration 

NOTE: The engine and transmission must be at normal operating temperature.
  1. Using the scan tool, clear the DTC and Transmission Adaptive Tables.
  2. Bring the transmission to normal operating temperature.
  3. Follow the table below to complete the Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle.
    Test  Procedure 
    Transmission Warm Up 
    TFT target (140-212 F)
    Conduct several light throttle (0%-20%) and medium throttle (20%-40%) upshifts and coastdowns.
    Clutch Stroke Adaptive  From a stop, accelerate vehicle to 8th gear above 70 mph (or highest vehicle speed possible). Brake lightly to a stop. Repeat maneuver three times (MINIMUM).
    Upshift Adaptive  From a stop, accelerate at 20% pedal until vehicle reaches highest possible gear. Repeat at 40%, 60% and 80% pedal. Repeat each pedal three times (MINIMUM).
    Engagement Adaptive  With the vehicle at a stop, perform the following engagements. Pause three seconds between each event. Repeat each engagement three times (MINIMUM).
    PARK to DRIVE
    REVERSE to DRIVE
    NEUTRAL to DRIVE
    PARK to REVERSE
    DRIVE to REVERSE
    NEUTRAL to REVERSE
    Downshift Adaptive  Tip in at road load to achieve the following single step downshifts. Repeat each event two times (MINIMUM).
    5-4 @ 25 mph
    6-5 @ 35 mph
    7-6 @ 50 mph
    8-7 @ 70 mph
    Converter Adaptive  Select MANUAL or SST mode. Shift to 4th gear. Starting from 1300 rpm road load, slow crowd to 80% pedal. Repeat maneuver three times (MINIMUM).