Description Of DRIVEABILITY Problems

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STUMBLE: Slightly irregular performance during acceleration.
HESITATION: A dip or flat spot in performance just after the accelerator pedal is depressed.
SURGE: Continuous irregular performance during cruising.

Fig 1: Driveability Problems Graph [BP, BP With TC]
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.