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short period of time may make the vehicle

more difficult to start.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The automatic transmission in your vehicle is

electronically controlled by a transmission con-

trol module to produce maximum efficiency and

smooth operation.

Shown on the following pages are the recom-

mended operating procedures for this transmis-

sion. Follow these procedures for maximum ve-

hicle performance and driving enjoyment.

Starting the vehicle

After starting the engine, fully depress the foot

brake pedal and push the selector lever button

before shifting the selector lever to the R (Re-

verse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), 2 (Second) or 1

(Low) position. Be sure the vehicle is fully

stopped before attempting to shift the selector

lever.

This automatic transmission model is de-

signed so that the foot brake pedal must

be depressed before shifting from P (Park)

to any drive position while the ignition

switch is ON.

The selector lever cannot be moved out of

the P (Park) position and into any of the

other gear positions if the ignition key is

turned to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position

or if the key is removed from the switch.

1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

push the selector lever button to shift into a

driving gear.

2. Release the parking brake and foot brake,

then gradually start the vehicle in motion.

WARNING

쐌 Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N

(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

Always depress the brake pedal until

shifting is complete. Failure to do so

could cause you to lose control and

have an accident.

쐌 Cold engine idle speed is high, so use

caution when shifting into a forward

or reverse gear before the engine has

warmed up.

쐌 On slippery roads, do not downshift.

This may cause a loss of control.

쐌 Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse)

while vehicle is moving forward.

Never shift to P (Park) or D (Drive)

while vehicle is moving rearward.

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These could cause you to lose control

and have an accident.

CAUTION

When stopping the vehicle on an uphill

grade, do not hold the vehicle by de-

pressing the accelerator pedal. The foot

brakes should be used for this purpose.

Shifting

After starting the engine, fully depress the brake

pedal and shift the selector lever from P (Park) to

R (Reverse), D (Drive), or any of the desired shift

positions.

Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R

(Reverse) or from D (Drive) to 2 (Second). All

other positions can be selected without pushing

the button.

WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the selector

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 per-

sonal injury and/or property damage.

If the key is turned to OFF or ACC for any reason

while the vehicle is in R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or

any D (Drive) position, the key cannot be turned

to LOCK and be removed from the ignition

switch. Move the selector lever to P (Park)

position, then the key can be turned to LOCK.

P (Park):

Use this selector position when the vehicle is

parked or when starting the engine. Make sure

the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake

pedal must be depressed to move the se-

lector 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 move the lever to the P (Park) position.

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CAUTION

Use this position only when the vehicle

is completely stopped.

R (Reverse):

Use this position to back up. Always be sure the

vehicle is completely stopped when selecting R

(Reverse). The brake pedal must be de-

pressed to move the selector lever from P

(Park) to R (Reverse).

N (Neutral):

Neither forward nor reverse 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):

Use this position for hill climbing or engine

braking on downhill grades.

Do not shift into the 2 position at speeds above

110 km/h (69 MPH). Do not exceed 110 km/h

(69 MPH) in the 2 position.

1 (Low):

Use this position for maximum engine braking on

steep downhill gradients/climbing steep slopes

and whenever approaching sharp bends. Do not

use the L position in any other circumstances.

Shift from the D to 2 or 1 position after releasing

the accelerator pedal.

Do not shift into the 1 position at speeds above

60 km/h (38 MPH). Do not exceed 60 km/h (38

MPH) in the 1 position.

Shift lock release

If the battery charge is low or discharged, the

selector lever may not be moved from the P

(Park) position even with the brake pedal de-

pressed.

To move the selector lever, depress the brake

pedal, remove the cover using a suitable tool and

push the shift lock release button. The selector

lever can be moved to N (Neutral). This allows

the vehicle to be moved if the battery is dis-

charged.

If the selector lever cannot be moved out of P

(Park), have your NISSAN dealer check the

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automatic transmission as soon as possible.

Accelerator downshift

— In D position —

For rapid passing or hill climbing, fully depress

the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the

transmission down into lower range, depending

on the vehicle speed.

Overdrive switch

Each time your vehicle is started, the transmis-

sion is automatically “reset” to overdrive ON.

ON: With the engine running and the shift

selector lever in the D (Drive) position, the

transmission upshifts into Overdrive as ve-

hicle 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 necessary 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

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, turn the ignition key

OFF and wait for 3 seconds. Then turn the

key back to the ON position. The vehicle

may return to its normal operating condi-

tion. If it does not return to its normal

operating condition have your NISSAN

dealer check the transmission and repair if

necessary.

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WARNING

When the high fluid temperature protec-

tion mode or fail-safe operation occurs,

vehicle speed may be gradually re-

duced. On highways, the reduced speed

may be lower than other traffic which

could increase the chance of a collision.

Be especially careful when driving. If

necessary, pull to the side of the road at

a safe place and allow the transmission

to return to normal operation, or have it

repaired if necessary.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Starting the vehicle

1. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor and

move the shift lever to the 1 (Low gear) or R

(Reverse) position.

2. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal, releas-

ing the clutch pedal and parking brake lever

at the same time.

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 1st gear and shift to 2nd, 3rd,

4th and 5th gear in sequence according to the

vehicle speed.

You cannot shift directly from 5th gear into R

(Reverse). First shift into the N (Neutral) position,

then into R.

If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R or 1st,

shift to N, then release the clutch pedal. Fully

depress the clutch pedal again and shift into R

or 1st again.

WARNING

쐌 Do not downshift abruptly on slip-

pery roads. This may cause a loss of

control.

쐌 Do not over-rev the engine when

shifting to a lower gear. This may

cause a loss of control or engine

damage.

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