STARTING ENGINE
DRIVING VEHICLE
1. Apply the parking brake.
contained in the “6. In case of emergency”
section should be carefully followed.
DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-
SION (AT)
2. Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park) or the
“N” (Neutral) position.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting the engine to warm-
up. Drive at moderate speeds for a short
distance first, especially in cold weather.
The Automatic Transmission (AT) in your vehi-
cle is electronically controlled to produce max-
imum power and smooth operation.
The starter is designed to operate only
when the shift lever is in the proper
position.
The recommended operating procedures for
this transmission are shown on the following
pages. Follow these procedures for maximum
vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.
The Intelligent Key must be carried when
operating the ignition switch.
CAUTION:
3. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-
tion. Firmly depress the brake pedal and
push the ignition switch to start the engine.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while
the engine is warming up.
CAUTION:
6. To stop the engine, move the shift lever to
the “P” (Park) position, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position.
For VK56VD engine model, in preparation for
the next engine start, the engine may have a
slightly delayed shutoff after placing the igni-
tion switch in the OFF position, depending on
the driving conditions.
To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal with the ignition switch in
any position.
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The cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward or
reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
Avoid revving up the engine while the
vehicle is stopped. This could cause un-
expected vehicle movement.
4. Immediately release the ignition switch
when the engine starts. If the engine starts,
but fails to run, repeat the above proce-
dures.
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Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold or hot weather, depress
the accelerator pedal and hold it. Push the
ignition switch for up to 15 seconds while
holding. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
REMOTE ENGINE START (if equipped)
Never shift to either the “P” (Park) or “R”
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and “P” (Park) or “D”
(Drive) position while the vehicle is mov-
ing rearward. This could cause serious
damage to the transmission.
Vehicles started with the remote engine start
function require the ignition switch to be
placed in the ON position before the shift lever
can be moved from the P (Park) position. To
place the ignition switch in the ON position,
perform the following steps:
CAUTION:
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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 da-
mage to the transmission.
Start the engine in either the “P” (Park) or
“N” (Neutral) position. The engine will not
start in any other gear position. If it does,
have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
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As soon as the engine has started,
release the ignition switch immediately.
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, push the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position and wait 10 seconds be-
fore cranking the engine again. Other-
wise, the starter could be damaged.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON
position.
For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine start”
(P.3-17).
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If it becomes necessary to start the
engine with a booster battery and jumper
cables, the instructions and cautions
5-12 Starting and driving
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