Continuously Variable Transmission/Transaxle: Adjustments

CONTROL DEVICE


Inspection and Adjustment


INSPECTION
1. Place selector lever in "P" position, and turn ignition switch ON (engine stop).
2. Make sure that selector lever can be shifted to other than "P" position when brake pedal is depressed. Also make sure that selector lever can be shifted from "P" position only when brake pedal is depressed.
3. Move the selector lever and check for excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
4. Confirm the selector lever stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions. Check that the actual position of the selector lever matches the position shown by the shift position indicator and the manual lever on the transaxle.





5. The method of operating the selector lever to individual positions correctly should be as shown.
- (A): Press selector button to operate selector lever, while depressing the brake pedal.
- (B): Press selector button to operate selector lever.
- (C): Selector lever can be operated without pressing selector button.
6. Press the selector button in the "P", "R", and "N" positions without applying forward/backward force to selector lever, check button operation for sticking.
7. Confirm the back-up lamps illuminate only when selector lever is placed in the "R" position. Confirm the back-up lamps do not illuminate when the selector lever is pushed toward the "R" position when in the "P" or "N" position.
8. Confirm the hybrid system can only be started with the selector lever in the "P" position.
9. Make sure transaxle is locked completely in "P" position.

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION:
Apply parking brake before adjustment.
1. Loosen the control cable nut.
2. Place the manual lever and the selector lever in "P" position.
3. Tighten control cable nut to specified torque.

Control cable nut: Refer to Exploded View.


CAUTION:
Secure the manual lever when tightening control cable nut. Make sure the manual lever stays in the "P" position.
4. Check the operation of the transaxle. Refer to Procedures.