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Nissan Rogue - CVT Revving downhill
I have a 2016 SV Rogue with 6k on it. When I start to go down a steep grade, I take my foot off of the pedal to coast.
Within 10 seconds of going downhill, the RPM's go from 1250 to 2500. It is not gradual, either. It is more of a jump. It will stay at 2500 for about 6 seconds and then gradually go down to 1250 and stay there until the bottom of the hill. Is this common for the CVT?
Within 10 seconds of going downhill, the RPM's go from 1250 to 2500. It is not gradual, either. It is more of a jump. It will stay at 2500 for about 6 seconds and then gradually go down to 1250 and stay there until the bottom of the hill. Is this common for the CVT?
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Looking at the Rogue manual, I see reference to Sport Mode, although it doesn't say anything about automatic engine braking, and that's what it feels like you're describing. Looking around online, I see other people describing the same thing happening. I've never had it happen on its own like it does when I hit the OD button, but there are times on cruise control when the RPMs will go up or down as the CVT adjusts to the grade. I'll have to see what happens next time I'm on a steep grade.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
The CVT in your vehicle is electronically controlled
to produce maximum power and smooth
operation.
The recommended operating procedures for this
transmission are shown on the following pages.
Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle
performance and driving enjoyment.
Engine power may be automatically reduced
to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.
I can't find any reference in the manual, but it's possible the CVT is programmed to automatically "downshift" on a steep grade
Just curious, does this happen on any steep grade or is it happening on the same stretch of road?