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Drive and Reverse Engagement

1. Turn ignition switch to ON.
2. Press brake pedal fully.
3. Ensure that manual selector is in Park (P) range.
4. Start engine and warm up to normal operating temperature.
5. Move manual selector from Park (P) range to Reverse (R) range and observe reverse engagement.
6. Move manual selector from Reverse (R) range to Drive (D) range and observe drive engagement.
7. Return manual selector to Park (P) range.
8. Turn ignition switch to LOCK.

Evaluation
At normal operating fluid temperature, 50 to 80�C (122 to 176�F), reverse engagement should take approximately 1.4 seconds. Drive engagement from reverse should take approximately one second. Both reverse and drive engagements should be immediate but not harsh. If reverse and drive are slow to engage or seem too harsh, refer to LINE PRESSURE TEST.