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Inspection and Adjustment: Inspection

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  1. Move selector lever to "P" position, and turn ignition switch ON (engine stop).
  2. Check that selector lever can be shifted to other than "P" position when brake pedal is depressed. Also check that selector lever can be shifted from "P" position only when brake pedal is depressed.
  3. Move selector lever and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
  4. Check that selector lever stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check that the actual position of selector lever matches the position shown by shift position indicator and manual lever on the transaxle.
  5. The method of operating selector lever to individual positions correctly should be as shown.
  6. When selector button is pressed in "P", "R", "N" or "D" position without applying forward/backward force to selector lever, check button operation for sticking.
  7. Check that back-up lamps illuminate only when selector lever is placed in the "R" position.
  8. Check that back-up lamps do not illuminate when selector lever is pushed toward the "R" position when in the "P" or "N" position.
    CAUTION: Check the lighting without pressing shift button.
    Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Positions
    G04889130Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Check that the engine can only be started with selector lever in the "P" and "N" positions.
  10. Check that transaxle is locked completely in "P" position.
  11. Check the operation of manual mode.
    1. When selector lever is set to manual shift gate, make sure manual mode is displayed on combination meter.
    2. Shift selector lever to "+" and "-" sides, and make sure set shift position changes.
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