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With the Driving Pattern

Fig 1: Vehicle Speed Driving Pattern
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  1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on.
  2. Drive the vehicle at a steady speed between 55 - 75 mph (88 - 120 km/h) for at least 10 seconds.
  3. Decelerate with the throttle valve fully closed.
  4. Repeat driving pattern steps  2 through  3, four times.
  5. Drive the vehicle in 4th gear at a steady engine speed 1,000 - 1,200 rpm.
  6. Take 10 - 15 seconds to accelerate up to engine speed 2,500 rpm.
  7. When the diagnosis does not finish, repeat driving pattern steps  5 through  6, four times.
    • Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.