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Driving Pattern

Fig 1: Vehicle Speed Driving Pattern
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  1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on.
  2. Drive the vehicle at a speed between 45 - 75 mph (73 - 120 km/h) for at least 5 minutes, to warm up the TWC.
  3. Drive at a steady speed between 55 - 75 mph (88 - 120 km/h) for at least 10 seconds.
  4. Decelerate with the throttle valve fully closed.
  5. Repeat driving pattern steps  3 through  4, four times.
  6. Set a vehicle speed of 55 mph (88 km/h) on the cruise control or equivalent, and drive for at least 68 seconds.
    • After disconnecting the battery, extend Driving Pattern step  6 to  4 minutes or longer.
    • Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.