Learning Control Procedure

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Learning Control Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: To perform the learning function normally, follow instructions below:
  • When operating the select lever, hold it for more than 2 sec. in each position.
  • Do not shift the select lever from "N" position to other positions until specified idle engine speed is obtained.

Cold condition 

  1. Select "Data List" mode on SUZUKI scan tool.
  2. Cool down CVT fluid to ambient temperature.
  3. Start engine.
  4. Depress brake pedal fully and repeat shift operation from "N" range to "D" range, and from "N" range to "R" range 3 times for each gear shift. If excessive shift shock is observed, repeat this operation 10 times.
  5. Depress brake pedal fully at idle speed and hold in "D" range for 20 sec.
  6. Drive vehicle so that CVT fluid temperature reaches 40 °C (104 °F)
  7. Drive vehicle at 40 - 50 km/h (25 - 31 mile/h) constantly for 5 sec. in "D" range.

Hot condition 

  1. Drive vehicle so that CVT fluid temperature reaches 80 °C (176 °F)
  2. Depress brake pedal fully and repeat shift operation from "N" position to "D" position and from "N" position to "R" position 3 times each. If excessive shift shock is observed, repeat this operation 10 times.
  3. Depress brake pedal fully at idle speed and hold in "D" position for 20 sec.
  4. Drive vehicle at 40 - 50 km/h (25 - 31 mile/h) constantly for 5 sec. in "D" position.
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