Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: The ignition must be in the OFF position to make sure that the Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) and the engine are OFF.

With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Place the selector lever in the D position.

Fig 1: Placing Selector Lever In D Position
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Remove the bolts and the splash shield.

Fig 2: View Of Underbody Cover And Fasteners
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Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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Place the manual control lever in the D position.
1. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise to the PARK position.
2. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise 3 detents to the D position.
  
  Fig 4: Rotating Manual Control Lever Counterclockwise To PARK Position And Clockwise To D Position
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Unlock the adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.

Fig 5: Sliding Locking Tab Over
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Align the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever ball stud and install it with the adjuster unlocked.

Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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Slide the selector lever cable adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.

Fig 7: Sliding Selector Lever Cable Adjuster Tab
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Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
Install the splash shield and the bolts.

Fig 8: View Of Underbody Cover And Fasteners
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