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Drive Cycle Procedure:

NOTE: Make sure a 10 hour cold soak time is allowed before beginning the drive cycle procedure.
  1. Key ON. Do not crank until the WAIT TO START light cycles, or at least 10 seconds, whichever occurs first.
  2. Start the engine. Idle in PARK or NEUTRAL for 40 seconds.
  3. Before continuing, the engine oil temperature must exceed 60°C (140°F).
  4. The following outlines the appropriate conditions for running certain OBD monitors that require the engine to be under load:
    1. Accelerate steadily to third gear (M/T use fourth gear) and hold at 1,500 RPM for 3 seconds. Accelerate steadily from 56 km/h (35 mph) to 105 km/h (65 mph) over approximately 15 seconds (M/T 11 seconds minimum).
    2. Repeat Step 4.a. three times while maintaining the conditions in Step 4.a.
    3. Before proceeding, turn off all accessories and disengage tow/haul/overdrive cancel.
  5. Idle the vehicle for 2 minutes in PARK or NEUTRAL.
  6. Key OFF.
  7. Start the engine. Idle in PARK or NEUTRAL for 40 seconds.
  8. Repeat the Quick Test.
    NOTE: If DTC P1000 is present after running the drive cycle:
    • Repeat Step 4.a., being certain to maintain a minimum mass fuel desired (MFDES) of 35 mg/stroke above 2,000 RPM for 11 seconds. Also, maintain a minimum MFDES of 30 mg/stroke above 2,800 RPM for at least 6 seconds.
    • Repeat Step 8. MFDES must remain below 12 mg/stroke for 11 consecutive seconds.
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