307-01B Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35 2013 - 2014 MKZ
General Procedures Procedure revision date: 07/18/2013

Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle

NOTE: The engine and transmission must be at normal operating temperature.

  1. Bring the transmission to normal operating temperature.
  1. With the engine running and the brake applied, select the gears in the following order, pausing in each gear for 4 seconds: N, R, N, D, R, D, N. Repeat this pattern 2 times. If any engagements feel soft or harsh, repeat this procedure.
  1. Drive the vehicle and accelerate at a moderate throttle so that the upshifts occur at 2,000 rpm up to 80 km/h (50 mph) and brake moderately to a stop. Repeat this pattern 2 times.
  1. Drive the vehicle and accelerate at a moderate throttle so the upshifts occur at 3,000 rpm up to 80 km/h (50 mph) and brake moderately to a stop. Repeat this pattern 2 times.
  1. With the engine running and the brake applied, select the gears in the following order, pausing in each gear for 4 seconds: N, R, N, D, R, D, N. Repeat this pattern 2 times.
  1. From a stop, accelerate to 40 km/h (25 mph), then release the throttle. Keep the throttle closed and select the "L" position and allow the vehicle to coast down to 16 km/h (10 mph). Repeat this pattern 2 times.


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