Shift Linkage: Adjustments
Selector Lever Cable Adjustment1. CAUTION: The ignition must be in the OFF position to make sure that the electronic constantly variable transaxle (eCVT) and the engine are OFF.
With the ignition in the OFF position and the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Place the selector lever in the D position.
3. Remove the retainers and the LH splash shield.
4. Remove the 2 bolts and the transaxle selector lever cable splash shield.
5. Remove the selector lever cable end from the manual lever.
6. Place the manual lever in DRIVE, by positioning the manual lever between the 2 ribs on the transaxle case.
7. Release the selector lever cable adjuster lock.
1 Pull out on the adjuster lock tabs.
2 Slide the lock over to unlock the selector lever cable.
8. Align the selector lever cable end to the manual lever ball stud and install it with the adjuster unlocked.
9. Slide the adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.
10. To verify the correct adjustment, observe the selector lever on the transaxle, while an assistant shifts the transmission selector lever to each range position, ending in the D position.
11. Install the transaxle selector lever cable splash shield.
^ Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
12. Install the LH splash shield.