CVT Position: Inspection: Inspection

Move shift selector to "P" position, and turn ignition switch ON (engine stop).
Check that shift selector can be moved from "P" position when brake pedal is depressed. Also check that shift selector can be moved from "P" position only when brake pedal is depressed.
Move shift selector and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
Check that shift selector stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check that the actual position of shift selector matches the position shown by shift position indicator and manual lever on the transaxle.
The method of operating shift selector to individual positions correctly should be as shown below.

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- (A): Press shift selector handle button to operate shift selector, while depressing the brake pedal.
- (B): Press shift selector handle button to operate shift selector.
- (C): Shift selector can be operated without pressing shift selector handle button.
When shift selector handle button is pressed in "P", "R", "N" or "D" position without applying forward/backward force to shift selector, check shift selector handle button operation for sticking.
Check that back-up lamps illuminate only when shift selector is placed in the "R" position.
Check that back-up lamps do not illuminate when shift selector is pushed toward the "R" position when in the "P" or "N" position.
CAUTION: Check the lighting without pressing shift button.
Check that the engine can only be started with shift selector in the "P" and "N" positions.
Check that transaxle is locked completely when shift selector is in "P" position.
Check the operation of manual mode.
1. When shift selector is set to manual shift gate, make sure manual mode is displayed on combination meter.
2. Move shift selector to "+" and "-" sides, and make sure set shift position changes.