1. Check Before Engine Is Started

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CHECK A/T CHECK (POSITION) INDICATOR LAMP
1. Park vehicle on flat surface.
2. Move selector lever to P position.
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Wait at least 5 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
5. Does A/T check (position) indicator lamp come on for about 2 seconds?
Yes or No
1. Yes: GO TO 2.
2. No: Stop ROAD TEST. Go to "1. A/T CHECK (POSITION) INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT COME ON ".
Fig 1: Moving Selector Lever To P Position
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CHECK A/T CHECK (POSITION) INDICATOR LAMP
Does A/T check (position) OFF indicator lamp flicker for about 8 seconds?

Yes or No
1. Yes: Perform self-diagnosis and check NG items on the DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET, DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET . Refer to "TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS) ".
2. No:
  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
  2. Perform self-diagnosis and note NG items. Refer to "TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS) ".
  3. Go to "2. CHECK AT IDLE ".
Fig 2: Checking A/T (Position) Indicator Lamp
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.