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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................5
INDEX FOR DTC .................................................5
Alphabetical Index .....................................................5
DTC No. Index ..........................................................5
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................7
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .....................................
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Precaution for On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System
of A/T and Engine .....................................................
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Precaution .................................................................8
Service Notice or Precaution .....................................9
PREPARATION ..................................................10
Special Service Tool ...............................................10
Commercial Service Tool ........................................13
A/T FLUID ...........................................................15
Checking A/T Fluid ..................................................15
Changing A/T Fluid .................................................15
A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning .......................................16
A/T CONTROL SYSTEM ....................................19
Cross-Sectional View ..............................................19
Shift Mechanism ......................................................19
TCM Function ..........................................................27
CAN Communication ...............................................28
Input/Output Signal of TCM .....................................28
Line Pressure Control .............................................29
Shift Control ............................................................30
Lock-up Control .......................................................31
Engine Brake Control (Overrun Clutch Control) ......32
Control Valve ...........................................................34
Centrifugal Cancel Mechanism ...............................34
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ......36
Introduction .............................................................36
OBD-II Function for A/T System ..............................36
One or Two Trip Detection Logic of OBD-II .............36
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) ..................36
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ............................38
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ....................................39
DTC Inspection Priority Chart ..................................39
Fail-Safe ..................................................................39
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair .......................................................
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A/T Electrical Parts Location ...................................46
Circuit Diagram ........................................................47
Inspections Before Trouble Diagnosis .....................48
Road Test ................................................................52
Check Before Engine Is Started ..............................53
Check at Idle ............................................................53
Cruise Test - Part 1 .................................................55
Cruise Test - Part 2 .................................................58
Cruise Test - Part 3 .................................................59
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs ........61
Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/Releas-
es .............................................................................
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Symptom Chart ........................................................61
TCM Terminal and Reference Value .......................71
CONSULT-III Function (A/T) ...................................73
Diagnosis Procedure without CONSULT-III ............78
DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE .....83
Description ...............................................................83
On Board Diagnosis Logic .......................................83
Possible Cause ........................................................83
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................83
Wiring Diagram - AT - CAN .....................................84
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................85
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
(PNP) SWITCH ..................................................
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Description ...............................................................86
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ........................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic .......................................86
Possible Cause ........................................................86
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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General SpecificationINFOID:0000000001703396
*: Refer to MA-10.
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting OccursINFOID:0000000001703397
• At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
Vehicle Speed at When Lock-up Occurs/ReleasesINFOID:0000000001703398
Stall SpeedINFOID:0000000001703399
Line PressureINFOID:0000000001703400
Adjusting shims, Needle Bearings, Thrust Washers and Snap RingsINFOID:0000000001703401
NOTE:
EngineMR18DE
Automatic transaxle model RE4F03B
Automatic transaxle assembly Model code number 3CX0D
Transaxle gear ratio1st 2.861
2nd 1.562
3rd 1.000
4th 0.697
Reverse 2.310
Final drive 4.072
Recommended fluidGenuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or
Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid*
Fluid capacity [ (US qt, Imp qt)]7.9 (8-3/8, 7)
Throttle positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D1 → D2D2 → D3D3 → D4D4 → D3D3 → D2D2 → D1
Full throttle51 - 59
(32 - 37)97 - 105
(60 - 65)154 - 162
(96 - 101)150 - 158
(93 - 98)87 - 95
(54 - 59)40 - 48
(25 - 30)
Half throttle34 - 42
(21 - 26)62 - 70
(39 - 43)124 - 132
(77 - 82)69 - 77
(43 - 48)36 - 44
(22 - 27)19 - 27
(12 - 17)
Throttle position Selector lever positionVehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Lock-up ON Lock-up OFF
2.0/8“D” position 86 - 94 (53 - 58) 59 - 67 (37 - 42)
“D” position (OD OFF) 86 - 94 (53 - 58) 83 - 91 (52 - 57)
Stall revolution (rpm)2,310 - 2,770
Engine speedLine pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
“D”, “2” and “1” positions “R” position
Idle speed 500 (5.1, 73) 778 (7.9, 113)
Stall speed 1,173 (12.0, 170) 1,825 (18.6, 265)
PRECAUTIONS
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•Before replacing TCM, perform TCM input/output signal
inspection and make sure whether TCM functions properly or
not. CVT-45, "
TCM Terminal and Reference Value".
•After performing each TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS, perform “DTC
Confirmation Procedure”.
If the repair is completed the DTC should not be displayed in
the “DTC Confirmation Procedure”.
• Always use the specified brand of CVT fluid. Refer to MA-10, "
Flu-
ids and Lubricants".
• Use lint-free paper, not cloth rags, during work.
• After replacing the CVT fluid, dispose of the waste oil using the
methods prescribed by law, ordinance, etc.
Service Notice or PrecautionINFOID:0000000001703430
CVT FLUID COOLER SERVICE
If CVT fluid contains friction material (clutches, brakes, etc.), or if an CVT is replaced, inspect and clean the
CVT fluid cooler mounted in the radiator or replace the radiator. Flush cooler lines using cleaning solvent and
compressed air after repair. For CVT fluid cooler cleaning procedure, refer to CVT-14, "
CVT Fluid Cooler
Cleaning". For radiator replacement, refer to CO-11.
OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS
• CVT self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. The results can be read through
the blinking pattern of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Refer to the table on CVT-47, "
CONSULT-III
Function (TRANSMISSION)" for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic result.
• The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MIL are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM memo-
ries.
Always perform the procedure on CVT-26, "
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)" to complete the
repair and avoid unnecessary blinking of the MIL.
For details of OBD-II, refer to EC-46
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•Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use the new style slide-lock-
ing type harness connector. For description and how to disconnect, refer to PG-65
.
MEF040DA
SEF217U
PRECAUTIONS
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• Do not operate the engine for an extended period of time without
proper exhaust ventilation.
Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any flammable
materials. Special care should be taken when handling any flam-
mable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refrigerant gas,
etc. When working in a pit or other enclosed area, be sure to prop-
erly ventilate the area before working with hazardous materials.
Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
• Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tire
blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. After jack-
ing up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety stands at
the points designated for proper lifting before working on the vehi-
cle.
These operations should be done on a level surface.
• When removing a heavy component such as the engine or tran-
saxle/transmission, be careful not to lose your balance and drop
them. Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially
the brake tubes and master cylinder.
• Before starting repairs which do not require battery power:
Turn off ignition switch.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
• If the battery terminals are disconnected, recorded memory of
radio and each control unit is erased.
• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
• To prevent serious burns:
Avoid contact with hot metal parts.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
• Dispose of or recycle drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning
parts in an appropriate manner.
• Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray
and possibly a fire.
• Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent
prior to inspection or assembly.
• Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers,
cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new ones.
• Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and needle bearings as a set.
• Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their assembled locations and sequence.
• Do not touch the terminals of electrical components which use microcomputers (such as ECM).
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.
• After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, attach a tag to indicate the proper connection.
• Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this manual.
• Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The Reference Area of the wiring diagram contains references to additional electrical reference pages at the
end of the manual. If connector numbers and titles are shown in the Reference Area of the wiring diagram,
these connector symbols are not shown in the Connector Area.
AbbreviationsINFOID:0000000001702439
The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
SGI092A
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
A/C Air Conditioner
A/T Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
CVT Continuously Variable Transmission
D
1Drive range 1st gear
D
2Drive range 2nd gear
D
3Drive range 3rd gear
D
4Drive range 4th gear
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate.
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil (exc. LSD) at
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months, and change LSD gear oil every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
(2) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration with CON-
SULT-II every 60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid NS-2 if necessary. If CONSULT-II is not available, change (not just
inspect) CVT fluid NS-2 every 60,000 miles (96,000 km). Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will
damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2INFOID:0000000001704724
Emission Control System Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
Exhaust system I I I IMA-19
In-cabin microfilter R RMA-19
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of
miles, kilometers or
months, whichever
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Months3.75
(6)
37.5
(12)
611 . 2 5
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915
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1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
24
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
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Content Title Perform at number of
miles, kilometers or
months, whichever
comes first.Miles x
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(km x 1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables I IMA-24
Brake pads, rotors,
drums & liningsII I IMA-24
Manual transaxle oil or
automatic transaxle fluidNOTE (1) I IMA-21 or MA-22
CVT fluid NOTE (2) I IMA-19
Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension partsII I IMA-25, PS-12
Tire rotation NOTE (3)MA-23
Front drive shaft boots I I I IMA-26
Exhaust system I I I IMA-19
In-cabin microfilter R RMA-19
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Months7.5
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615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Drive belt NOTE (1) I*MA-12
Air cleaner filter [R] [R]MA-14
EVAP vapor lines I* I*MA-18
Fuel lines I* I*MA-14
Fuel filter NOTE (2)—
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-12
Engine oil RR R RRRRRMA-15
Engine oil filter (Use genuine
oil filter or equivalent.)RR R RRRRRMA-16
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(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belt if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform such
maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.
Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate.
(1) Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NIS-
SAN new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section. Spark plugs (Iridium/plati-
num-tipped type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km)MA-17
Intake and exhaust valve
clearance)NOTE (4)EM-104, "Sta n-
dard and Limit"
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
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Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
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Content Title Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables I I I IMA-24
Brake pads, rotors, drums & lin-
ings IIIIMA-24
Manual transaxle oil or automatic
transaxle fluidIIIIMA-21 or MA-22
CVT fluid NOTE (1) IIIIMA-19
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension partsIIMA-25, PS-12
Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-23
Front drive shaft boots I I I IMA-26
Exhaust system I IMA-19
In-cabin microfilter R R R RMA-19
MA-10
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000001704725
*1: For further details, see “Engine Oil Recommendation”.
*2: DEXRON
TM III / MERCONTM , or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN
dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRONTM III / MERCONTM Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
*3: Using transaxle fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN
new vehicle limited warranty.
*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label”.
SAE Viscosity NumberINFOID:0000000001704726
NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification and International Lubrica-
tion Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils
have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause engine damage.
DescriptionCapacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter US measure Imp measure
Fuel 52.0 13 3/4 gal 11 1/2 galUnleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 87 AKI (RON 91)
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter
change3.9 4 1/8 qt 3 3/8 qt
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30 Without oil filter
change3.7 3 7/8 qt 3 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 4.9 5 1/8 qt 4 3/8 qt
Cooling system
(with reservoir at max level)6.8 7 1/4 qt 6 qtGenuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze
Coolant or equivalent
Manual transaxle fluid (MTF) 2.0 4 1/4 pt 3 1/2 ptEFF XT4447 M+ 75W-80 or API GL-4, Vis-
cosity SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) 7.9 8 3/8 qt 7 qtGenuine NISSAN Matic “D” ATF (Continen-
tal U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN
Automatic Transmission Fluid *2
CVT fluid 8.3 8 3/4 qt 7 1/4 qt Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 *3
Brake and clutch fluid — — —Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid*4 or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS
No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 4 3/4 qt 4 qtGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Con-
centrate Cleaner & Anti-Freeze or equiva-
lent
Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.45 ± 0.05 kg 0.99 ± 0.11 lb 0.99 ± 0.11 lb HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning
system oilTyp e 1
120 m4.1 fl oz 4.2 fl ozNISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type R or
equivalent *5
Typ e 2
100 m3.4 fl oz 3.5 fl ozNISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type S or
equivalent *5