I have a 2013 Maxima. I am new to this CVT transmission and wanted to know if this is normal. I believe the brakes are working correctly.
If i am driving 60mph and all of a sudden traffic slows to about 10mph and i hit the brakes to slow down fast and then release them to coast, it feels like the something is still dragging and slowing me down still. But if i accelerate a little then release it it coasts fine.

Thanks,
Merlin

 

Dont worry thats normal.

 

That's just the CVT doing it's thing,you really notice it going down an incline.

 

Yeah that's normal for the cvt.

 

Isn't this engine breaking?? I think you can search the 7th Gen forum for topics on this.

 

Yeah, just engine breaking via the CVT. It can be a really bizarre feeling at first. I have actually learned to like it and use it often in conjunction with appropriately planned down-shifting to slow the car.

 

Thank you all for the replies. This makes me feel better about my car. Besides this I really enjoy my car.
looking forward to spending time in this forum.
Thanks again.
Merlin

 

Merlin - This is Nissan's effort to make the Maxima more sporty. They made this change beginning in 2004, and it was very pronounced on my 2004 Maxima SL (with automatic tranny, NOT CVT).

At first, I was not sure I needed this 'feature' (Nissan's word for this). But as I grew used to it, I find I really appreciate this compression braking. I find I am putting no wear on my brakes (original linings in great shape, and the car was built in Sept 2008).

I spent the last week in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, and I used this engine compression braking everywhere I went the entire week. I absolutely love it.

 

Yea in some situations it won't even come into play in others if you want to coast apply the smallest amount of gas and it disengages.

 

Yep. I should have mentioned this.

 

You're so much speaking my language Light, I kinda challenge myself to only use the brakes when necessary. Not quite like a manual but it does keep you engaged.