Checking of CVT Position
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place selector lever in "P" position, and turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
- Make sure selector lever can be shifted to other than "P" position when brake pedal is depressed. Also make sure selector lever can be shifted from "P" position only when brake pedal is depressed.
- Move the selector lever and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
- Confirm the selector lever stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check whether or not the actual position the selector lever is in matches the position shown by the shift position indicator and the transaxle body.
- The method of operating the selector lever to individual positions correctly should be as shown in the figure.
- Confirm the back-up lamps illuminate only when selector lever is placed in the "R" position. Confirm the back-up lamps do not illuminate when the selector lever is pushed toward the "R" position side with the gear position remained in the "P" or "N" position.
- Confirm the engine can only be started with the selector lever in the "P" and "N" positions.
- Make sure transaxle is locked completely in "P" position.
- Check the operation of manual mode.
- When selector lever is set to manual shift gate, make sure manual mode is displayed on combination meter.
- Shift selector lever to "+" and "-" sides, and make sure set shift position changes.