Suzuki Grand Vitara 1998, Service Manual

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YH4
GRAND
VITARA
7B1-58 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
ENGINE BRAKE TEST
WARNING:
Before test, make sure that there is no vehicle behind so as
to prevent rear-end collision.
1) While driving vehicle in 3rd gear of “D” range, shift select lever
down to “2” 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) If engine brake fails to operate in above tests, possible causes
for such failure are as follows. Check each part which is sus-
pected to be the cause.
Condition Possible cause
Fails to operate when shifted
down to “2” range Second coast brake defec-
tive
Fails to operate when shifted
down to “L” range Reverse brake defective
“P” RANGE TEST
1) Stop vehicle on a slope, shift select lever to “P” range and at the
same time apply parking brake.
2) After stopping engine, depress brake pedal and release parking
brake.
3) Then, release brake pedal gradually and check that vehicle re-
mains stationary.
4) Depress brake pedal and shift select lever to “N” range.
5) Then, release brake pedal gradually and check that vehicle
moves.
WARNING:
Before test, check to make sure no one is around vehicle
or down on a slope and keep watchful for safety during
test.