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Inspection and Judgment: Inspection

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  1. Inspect the amount of engine oil. Replenish the engine oil if necessary.
  2. Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle so that the CVT fluid temperature is 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F). Inspect the amount of CVT fluid. Replenish if necessary.
    Fig 1: Checking A/T Fluid And Engine Oil Levels
    G04875842Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Securely engage parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
  4. Install a tachometer where it can be seen by driver during test.
    NOTE: It is good practice to mark the point of specified engine RPM on indicator.
  5. Start engine, apply foot brake, and move selector lever to "D" position.
    Fig 2: Engaging Parking Brake
    G04897934Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Gradually press down accelerator pedal while holding down the foot brake.
  7. Quickly read off the stall speed, and then quickly remove your foot from accelerator pedal.
    CAUTION: Never hold down accelerator pedal for more than 5 seconds during this test.

    Stall speed: Refer to  "STALL SPEED ".

  8. Move selector lever to "N" position.
  9. Cool down the CVT fluid.
    CAUTION: Run the engine at idle for at least 1 minute.
    Fig 3: Applying Foot Brake
    G04875844Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Repeat steps 6 through 9 with selector lever in "R" position.
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