Check at Idle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 "SYMPTOM TABLE ".
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 "SYMPTOM TABLE ".

NO: GO TO 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 "SYMPTOM TABLE ". GO TO 4.

NO: GO TO 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 "SYMPTOM TABLE ". GO TO 5.

NO: GO TO 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 "SYMPTOM TABLE ". GO TO 6.

NO: GO TO 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 "SYMPTOM TABLE ". GO TO 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 "CRUISE TEST ".

NO: Stop "Road Test". Refer to "SYMPTOM TABLE ".