Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 1175

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ROAD TEST

ROAD TEST

Description

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DESCRIPTION

• The purpose of the test is to determine the overall performance of

CVT and analyze causes of problems.

• The road test consists of the following three parts:
1. “Check Before Engine Is Started”

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2. “Check at Idle”

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3. “Cruise Test”

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• Before the road test, familiarize yourself with all test procedures

and items to check.

• Perform tests for all the check items until a malfunction phenome-

non is detected. Perform diagnosis for NG items after the comple-

tion of road tests. 

CONSULT SETTING PROCEDURE

• Using CONSULT, perform a cruise test and record the result.

• Print the result and ensure that shifts and lock-ups take place as per Shift Schedule.
1. Touch “Data Monitor” in “Direct Diagnostic Mode” screen.
2. Touch “MAIN SIGNALS” to set recording condition.
3. See “Numerical Display”, “Barchart Display” or “Line Graph Display”.
4. Touch “START”.
5. When performing cruise test. Refer to 

TM-166, "Cruise Test"

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6. After finishing cruise test part, touch “RECORD”.
7. Touch “STORE”.
8. Touch “BACK”.
9. Touch “DISPLAY”.
10. Touch “PRINT”.
11. Check the monitor data printed out.

Check before Engine Is Started

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CHECK SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR

1. Park vehicle on flat surface.

2. Move selector lever to “P” position.

3. Turn ignition switch OFF. Wait at least 5 seconds.

4. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
Has shift position indicator been turned ON for about 2 seconds?

YES

>> 1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Perform self-diagnosis and note NG items. Refer to 

TM-124, "DTC Index"

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3. Go to 

TM-165, "Check at Idle"

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NO

>> Stop “Road Test”. Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

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Check at Idle

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CHECK STARTING THE ENGINE (PART 1)

1. Park vehicle on flat surface.

2. Move selector lever to “P” or “N” position.

3. Turn ignition switch OFF.

4. Turn ignition switch to “START” position.
Is engine started?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Stop “Road Test”. Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

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2.

CHECK STARTING THE ENGINE (PART 2)

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Move selector lever to “D”, “M”, “DS” or “R” position.

3. Turn ignition switch to “START” position.
Is engine started?

YES

>> Stop “Road Test”. Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

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NO

>> GO TO 3.

3.

CHECK “P” POSITION FUNCTION

1. Move selector lever to “P” position.

2. Turn ignition switch OFF.

3. Release parking brake.

4. Push vehicle forward or backward.

5. Apply parking brake.
Does vehicle move forward or backward?

YES

>> Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

. GO TO 4.

NO

>> GO TO 4.

4.

CHECK “N” POSITION FUNCTION

1. Start engine.

2. Move selector lever to “N” position.

3. Release parking brake.
Does vehicle move forward or backward?

YES

>> Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

. GO TO 5.

NO

>> GO TO 5.

5.

CHECK SHIFT SHOCK

1. Apply foot brake.

2. Move selector lever to “R” position.
Is there large shock when changing from “N” to “R” position?

YES

>> Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

. GO TO 6.

NO

>> GO TO 6.

6.

CHECK “R” POSITION FUNCTION

Release foot brake for several seconds.
Does vehicle creep backward when foot brake is released?

YES

>> GO TO 7.

NO

>> Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

. GO TO 7.

7.

CHECK “D” POSITION FUNCTION

Move selector lever to “D”, “DS” and “M” position and check if vehicle creeps forward.
Does vehicle creep forward in all positions?

YES

>> Go to 

TM-166, "Cruise Test"

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NO

>> Stop “Road Test”. Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

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Cruise Test

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CHECK VEHICLE SPEED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS (PART 1)

1. Drive vehicle for approximately 10 minutes to warm engine oil and CVT fluid up to operating temperature.

2. Park vehicle on flat surface.

3. Move selector lever to “P” position.

4. Start engine.

5. Move selector lever to “D” position.

6. Accelerate vehicle at 2/8 throttle opening and check “Vehicle

Speed When Shifting Gears”.

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Read vehicle speed and engine speed. Refer to 

TM-194, "Vehi-

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

. GO TO 2.

2.

CHECK VEHICLE SPEED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS (PART 2)

1. Park vehicle on flat surface.

2. Move selector lever to “D” position.

3. Accelerate vehicle at 8/8 throttle opening and check “Vehicle

Speed When Shifting Gears”.

With CONSULT

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Read vehicle speed and engine speed. Refer to 

TM-194, "Vehi-

cle Speed When Shifting Gears"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

. GO TO 3.

3.

CHECK DS MODE FUNCTION

Move to “DS” mode from “D” position.
Does it switch to “DS” mode?

YES

>> GO TO 4.

NO

>> Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

. GO TO 4.

4.

CHECK MANUAL MODE FUNCTION

Move to manual mode from “DS” position.
Does it switch to manual mode?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

. GO TO 5.

5.

CHECK SHIFT UP FUNCTION

During manual mode driving, is upshift from M1 

→ M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6 performed?

With CONSULT

• Read vehicle speed and engine speed. Refer to 

TM-38, "CONSULT Function"

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Is upshifting correctly performed?

YES 

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

. GO TO 6.

CVT fluid operating temperature : 50 – 80

°C (122 – 176°F)

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CHECK SHIFT DOWN FUNCTION

During manual mode driving, is downshift from M6 

→ M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1 performed?

With CONSULT

• Read vehicle speed and engine speed. Refer to 

TM-38, "CONSULT Function"

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Is downshifting correctly performed?

YES 

>> GO TO 7.

NO

>> Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

. GO TO 7.

7.

CHECK ENGINE BRAKE FUNCTION

Check engine brake.
Does engine braking effectively reduce vehicle speed in “M

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” position?

YES

>> 1. Stop the vehicle.

2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Results” in “TRANSMISSION”.

NO

>> Refer to 

TM-137, "Symptom Table"

. Then continue trouble diagnosis.