CVT unwanted engine breaking?
03-12-2017, 07:24 PM
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CVT unwanted engine breaking?
My 17 SR with 1600 miles on it feels awkward at slow speeds. Below 30 mph it feels like it is engine breaking. A definitive deceleration above and beyond coasting. Is this normal? I don't like it wasting all that kinetic energy and it feels annoying. Cruise off so it's not the collision avoidance doing it. Anybody else get this?
03-12-2017, 07:55 PM
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My 17 SR with 1600 miles on it feels awkward at slow speeds. Below 30 mph it feels like it is engine breaking. A definitive deceleration above and beyond coasting. Is this normal? I don't like it wasting all that kinetic energy and it feels annoying. Cruise off so it's not the collision avoidance doing it. Anybody else get this?
03-13-2017, 07:44 PM
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03-14-2017, 08:43 AM
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The screen is not in the console screen, it is in the speedo screen behind the wheel. Settings-Driver Assist-Chassis Control-Active engine breaking OFF. You can leave Active Trace Control ON.
03-14-2017, 12:34 PM
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I felt it was too intrusive in daily grind conditions. Plus it annoyed me knowing I was bleeding off all that kinetic energy unnecessarily... I want the car to coast when i let off the gas.
03-15-2017, 02:57 AM
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Nissan first put this engine compression braking on the 6th gen 2004 Maxima. I loved it from day one. It worked beautifully on my 7th gen 2009 Premium also. If I didn't want it to kick in, I left just enough pressure on the accelerator pedal to keep the RPMs from dropping, so engine compression braking did not kick in.
When Nissan released this feature on the '04, they touted it as a way to make brisk driving fun again. I especially loved it when driving on curvy mountain roads, where it helped save my brakes under aggressive driving, and made long, steep, curvy descents more manageable with less braking.
But I can understand that folks who use the car as a daily commuter may not be as enthralled with engine compression braking. I am glad there is a way those who want it off can turn it off.
When Nissan released this feature on the '04, they touted it as a way to make brisk driving fun again. I especially loved it when driving on curvy mountain roads, where it helped save my brakes under aggressive driving, and made long, steep, curvy descents more manageable with less braking.
But I can understand that folks who use the car as a daily commuter may not be as enthralled with engine compression braking. I am glad there is a way those who want it off can turn it off.
03-15-2017, 06:32 AM
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03-15-2017, 09:51 AM
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I have understood (by the service manager since the day my car was delivered to me at the dealer and he was explained to me the chassis control options) that the Braking Assistant (BA), helps to apply the max braking force when the brake pedal is applying suddenly or in a emergency brake situation.......but even more, the BA feature, is part of the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) feature, in order to keep the course when the car undertake a curve or a slippery or winding road. Both features are an active security measures when driving. Well is up to you...he told me...
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03-15-2017, 11:30 AM
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I have understood (by the service manager since the day my car was delivered to me at the dealer and he was explained to me the chassis control options) that the Braking Assistant (BA), helps to apply the max braking force when the brake pedal is applying suddenly or in a emergency brake situation.......but even more, the BA feature, is part of the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) feature, in order to keep the course when the car undertake a curve or a slippery or winding road. Both features are an active security measures when driving. Well is up to you...he told me...
The front collision avoidance, that helps you stop the car in an emergency also operates independently of the engine break assist.
You can turn one, both, or any combination of the three off regardless.
03-15-2017, 09:16 PM
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If I am understanding this, What MONTE 01/97SE is saying is that engine compression braking exists only on the SE in the 8th gen Maxima, not that the cutoff switch exists only on the SE.
This would be very reasonable, as only spirited drivers would be sure to want engine compression braking.
This would be very reasonable, as only spirited drivers would be sure to want engine compression braking.
03-21-2017, 05:12 AM
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I think they all have braking. I'll admit that when I had the 07 I hated not being able to coast, learned the feather pedal trick to keep it rolling longer, but wished there was a way for it not to do that. Now driving a different car (wife has the '16 Plat), I find myself Constantly downshifting with the paddles...turns out I actually miss the frequent engine braking. You'll get used to it is my point, and find that if you're a spirited driver, its actually a useful tool...
03-21-2017, 06:32 PM
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I think they all have braking. I'll admit that when I had the 07 I hated not being able to coast, learned the feather pedal trick to keep it rolling longer, but wished there was a way for it not to do that. Now driving a different car (wife has the '16 Plat), I find myself Constantly downshifting with the paddles...turns out I actually miss the frequent engine braking. You'll get used to it is my point, and find that if you're a spirited driver, its actually a useful tool...
03-22-2017, 02:27 PM
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I think they all have braking. I'll admit that when I had the 07 I hated not being able to coast, learned the feather pedal trick to keep it rolling longer, but wished there was a way for it not to do that. Now driving a different car (wife has the '16 Plat), I find myself Constantly downshifting with the paddles...turns out I actually miss the frequent engine braking. You'll get used to it is my point, and find that if you're a spirited driver, its actually a useful tool...
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03-22-2017, 04:36 PM
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Thanks MONTE 01&97 SE. I was sure you were correct on this when you said it in your post here on March 15. Thanks for eliminating any doubt. I knew I had not experienced the same engine braking with my '16 Platinum that I did with my '04 SL and '09 Premium.
03-23-2017, 08:03 AM
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Engine braking may be adjustable on the SR, but the engine braking "feature" is standard on all these cars, going back to the 6th gen. I promise you, they all do it.
Only the SR, not even an option on the other trims. Its part of the "Intergrated Dynamics-control module" on the SR only.https://www.nissanusa.com/content/da...-maxima-en.pdf
03-23-2017, 10:43 AM
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My 2010 Maxima Premium's CVT provided very noticable engine braking (not breaking) Even if I did not use the paddle shifters. On my 2016 Maxima Platinum, engine braking is very minimal except when I manually drop the shifters when coming to a stop. I like the 2016's CVT and it's inherent improvements with the sport mode option. I do wish Nissan included the paddle shifters on the Platinum
03-26-2017, 07:31 AM
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03-26-2017, 03:42 PM
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Please do NOT let this feature give you any concerns when you are considering buying a Maxima.