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Engine Brake Test: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Before test, make sure that there is no vehicle behind so as to prevent rear-end collision.
  1. While driving vehicle in 4th gear of "D" range, shift select lever down to "3" range and check if engine brake operates.
  2. In the same way as in Step 1), check engine brake for operation when select lever is shifted down to "L" range.
  3. Engine brake should operate in the test.