Inspection and Adjustment: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the shift selector in the "P" position, turn the ignition switch to the ON position with the engine OFF.

Confirm that the following conditions apply.

The shift selector can be moved from the "P" position only when the brake pedal is depressed.
The shift selector stops at each position with the feel of engagement when it is moved through all the positions.
There is no excessive effort, sticking, noise or rattle.
The actual position of the shift selector matches the position shown by the shift position indicator and the A/T body.
The back-up lamps illuminate only when the shift selector is placed in the "R" position.
The back-up lamps do not illuminate when the shift selector is pushed against the "R" position when in the "P" or "N" position.
The engine can only be started with the shift selector in the "P" and "N" positions.
The A/T is locked completely when the shift selector is in the "P" position.