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and then crank the engine. Release the

key and the accelerator pedal when the

engine starts.

● If the engine is very hard to start because

it is flooded, depress the accelerator

pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.

Crank the engine for 5-6 seconds. After

cranking the engine, release the accel-

erator pedal. Crank the engine with your

foot off the accelerator pedal by plac-

ing the ignition in the START position.

Release the key when the engine starts. If

the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat

the above procedure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more than

15 seconds at a time. If the engine does

not start, turn the key off and wait 10 sec-

onds before cranking again, otherwise the

starter could be damaged.

4. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec-

onds after starting. Do not race the engine

while warming it up. Drive at moderate

speed for a short distance first, especially in

cold weather.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so

equipped)

The Automatic Transmission (A/T) 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.

WARNING

● Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-

tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 2 or 1.

Always depress the brake pedal until

shifting is completed. Failure to do so

could cause you to lose control and

have an accident.

● The cold engine idle speed is high, so

use caution when shifting the transmis-

sion into a forward or reverse position

before the engine has warmed up.

● Avoid revving up the engine while the

vehicle is stopped. This could cause un-

expected vehicle movement.

CAUTION

● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of control.

● Never shift to either the P (Park) or R

(Reverse) position while the vehicle is

moving. This could cause serious dam-

age to the transmission.

● Except in an emergency, do not shift to

the N (Neutral) position while driving.

Coasting with the transmission in the N

(Neutral) position may cause serious

damage to the transmission.

● Start the engine in either the P (Park) or

N (Neutral) position. The engine will not

start in any other position. If it does,

have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN

dealer.

● Shift into the P (Park) position and ap-

ply the parking brake when at a stand-

still for longer than a short waiting

period.

● Keep the engine at idling speed while

shifting from the N (Neutral) position to

any driving position.

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● When stopping the vehicle on an uphill

grade, do not hold the vehicle by de-

pressing the accelerator pedal. The foot

brake pedal should be depressed in this

situation.

Starting the vehicle

1. After starting the engine, fully depress the

foot brake pedal before moving the shift

lever out of the P (Park) position.

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

move the shift lever to a drive position.

3. Release the parking brake, the foot brake

pedal, and then gradually start the vehicle in

motion.

The automatic transmission is designed so

the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed

before shifting from P (Park) to any drive

position while the ignition switch is in the

ON position.

The shift lever cannot be moved out of P

(Park) and into any of the other gear posi-

tions if the ignition switch is turned to the

LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the key is

removed.

CAUTION

● DEPRESS THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL -

Shifting the shift lever to “D”, “R”, “2” or

“1” without depressing the foot brake

pedal causes the vehicle to move slowly

when the engine is running. Make sure

the foot brake pedal is depressed fully

and the vehicle is stopped before shift-

ing the shift lever.

● MAKE SURE OF THE SHIFT LEVER PO-

SITION - Make sure the shift lever is in

the desired position. “D”, “2” and “1” are

used to move forward and “R” to back

up.

● WARM UP THE ENGINE - Due to the

higher idle speeds when the engine is

cold, extra caution must be exercised

when shifting the shift lever into the

driving position immediately after start-

ing the engine.

To move the shift lever:

Push the button

䊊

while depressing

the brake pedal.

Push the button

䊊

Just move the shift lever.

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Shifting

WARNING

● Apply the parking brake if the shift lever

is in any position while the engine is not

running. Failure to do so could cause

the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll

away and result in serious personal in-

jury or property damage.

●

If the shift lever cannot be moved from

the P (Park) position while the engine is

running and the brake pedal is de-

pressed, the stop lights may not work.

Malfunctioning stop lights could cause

an accident injuring yourself and others.

After starting the engine, fully depress the foot

brake pedal, push the shift lever button and move

the shift lever out of the P (Park) position.

If the ignition switch is in the OFF or ACC posi-

tion for any reason while the shift lever is in any

position other than the P (Park) position, the

ignition switch cannot be turned to the LOCK

position.

If the ignition switch cannot be placed in the

LOCK position, perform the following steps:

1. Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is

stopped.

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position

while depressing the foot brake pedal.

3. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.

4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-

tion.

P (Park)

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use the

P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when

the vehicle is completely stopped.

Use the P (Park) position when the vehicle is

parked or when starting the engine. Make sure

the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake

pedal must be depressed and the shift lever

button pushed in to move the shift lever

from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P

(Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking

on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then shift

the shift lever into the P (Park) position.

R (Reverse)

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use the

P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when

the vehicle is completely stopped.

Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make

sure the vehicle is completely stopped before

selecting R (Reverse) position. The brake

pedal must be depressed and the shift lever

button pushed in to move the shift lever

from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive po-

sition to R (Reverse).

N (Neutral)

Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The

engine can be started in this position. You may

shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine

while the vehicle is moving.

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal forward driving.

2 (Second gear)

Use this position for hill climbing or engine brak-

ing on downhill grades.

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1 (Low gear)

Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly

or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or

mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep

downhill grades.

Do not shift into the gears when the vehicle

speed exceeds the following limits, otherwise the

engine may over-rev and cause engine damage.

Shift Lever position

1 2

50 km/h (31 MPH) 95 km/h (59 MPH)

Shift lock release

If the battery is discharged, the shift lever may not

be moved from the P (Park) position even with the

foot brake pedal depressed.

To move the shift lever, perform the following

procedure:

1. Place the ignition switch into the LOCK po-

sition and remove the key.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Remove the shift lock release cover using a

suitable tool.

4. Push down the shift lock release using a

suitable tool.

5. Push the shift lever button

䊊

and move the

shift lever to the N (Neutral) position while

holding down the shift lock release.

6. Place the ignition switch in the ON position

to unlock the steering wheel.

7. Release the parking brake.

The vehicle may be moved to the desired loca-

tion.

Replace the removed shift lock release cover

after the operation.

If the shift lever cannot be moved out of the P

(Park) position, have a NISSAN dealer check the

automatic transmission system as soon as pos-

sible.

Accelerator downshift

— in D (Drive) position —

For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel-

erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis-

sion down into a lower gear, depending on the

vehicle speed.

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Overdrive (O/D) OFF switch

Each time your vehicle is started, the transmis-

sion is automatically “reset” to overdrive ON.

ON: With the engine running and the

shift lever in the D (Drive) position,

the transmission upshifts into Over-

drive as vehicle speed increases.

Overdrive does not engage until the engine

has reached operating temperature.

OFF: For driving up and down long

slopes where engine braking is nec-

essary push the Overdrive switch

once. The O/D OFF indicator light

in the instrument panel comes on at

this time.

When cruising at a low speed or climbing a

gentle slope, you may feel uncomfortable shift

shocks as the transmission shifts into and out of

Overdrive repeatedly. In this case, depress the

Overdrive switch to turn the Overdrive off. The

O/D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel

comes on at this time.

When driving conditions change, depress the

Overdrive switch to turn the Overdrive on.

Remember not to drive at high speeds for ex-

tended periods of time with the Overdrive off.

This reduces fuel economy.

Fail-safe

When the fail-safe operation is activated, the auto-

matic transmission will be locked in third gear.

If the vehicle is driven under extreme con-

ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning

and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe

system may be activated. This will occur

even if all electrical circuits are functioning

properly. In this case:

● Place the shift lever in the P (Park)

position.

● Place the ignition switch in the OFF

position and wait for 3 seconds.

● Then place the ignition switch back in

the ON position.

The vehicle should return to its normal op-

erating condition. If it does not return to its

normal operating condition, have a

NISSAN dealer check the transmission and

repair it if necessary.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so

equipped)

WARNING

● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of control.

● Do not over-rev the engine when shift-

ing to a lower gear. This may cause a

loss of control or engine damage.

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CAUTION

● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

while driving. This may cause clutch

damage.

● Fully depress the clutch pedal before

shifting to help prevent transmission

damage.

● Stop your vehicle completely before

shifting into R (Reverse).

● When the vehicle is stopped with the

engine running (for example, at a stop

light), shift to N (Neutral) and release

the clutch pedal with the foot brake

applied.

● Do not shift to the N (Neutral) position

while driving. Doing so may result in an

accident due to loss of engine braking.

Shifting

To change gears, or when upshifting or down-

shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift into

the appropriate gear, then release the clutch

slowly and smoothly.

To ensure smooth gear changes, fully depress

the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever. If

the clutch pedal is not fully depressed before the

transmission is shifted, a gear noise may be

heard. Transmission damage could occur.

Start the vehicle in the 1 (1st) position and shift to

the 2 (2nd), 3 (3rd), 4 (4th) and 5 (5th) gear in

sequence according to the vehicle speed.

You cannot shift directly from 5th gear into R

(Reverse). First shift into N (Neutral), then into R

(Reverse).

If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R

(Reverse) or 1 (1st), shift into N (Neutral), then

release the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch

pedal again and shift into R (Reverse) or 1 (1st).

Suggested maximum speed in each

gear

Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not

running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.

Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed

(shown below) in any gear. For level road driving,

use the highest gear suggested for that speed.

Always observe posted speed limits, and drive

according to the road conditions, which will en-

sure safe operation. Do not over-rev the engine

when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause

engine damage or loss of vehicle control.

HR16DE engine model (5 M/T)

GEAR km/h (MPH)

1st 43 (27)

2nd 79 (49)

3rd 116 (72)

4th 157 (97)

5th —

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