Road Test: Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The purpose of the test is to determine overall performance of CVT and analyze causes of problems.
The road test consists of the following three parts:

"CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED " .
"CHECK AT IDLE " .
"CRUISE TEST " .

Fig 1: Road Test Procedure Display

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Before road test, familiarize yourself with all test procedures and items to check.
Perform tests on all items until specified symptom is found. Troubleshoot items which check out No Good after road test.

Fig 2: Checking All Road Test Procedures And Items Before Road Test

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