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DRIVING VEHICLE

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.

DRIVING WITH CONTINUOUSLY VARI-

ABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)/DRIVING

WITH DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION

(DCT)

The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)/

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) in your vehicle

is electronically controlled to produce max-

imum power and smooth operation.

CAUTION:

DEPRESS THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL - Shift-

ing the shift lever to “D”, “Ds”, “R”, “L” or

manual shift mode without depressing

the foot brake pedal causes the vehicle to

move slowly when the engine is running.

Make sure the foot brake pedal is de-

pressed fully and the vehicle is stopped

before shifting the shift lever.

Shift into the “P” (Park) position and apply

the parking brake when at a standstill for

longer than a short waiting period.

Keep the engine at idling speed while

shifting from the “N” (Neutral) position to

any driving position.

The recommended operating procedures for

this transmission are shown on the following

pages. Follow these procedures for maximum

vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.

MAKE SURE OF THE SHIFT LEVER POSI-

TION - Make sure the shift lever is in the

desired position. “D”, “Ds”, “L” and manual

shift mode are used to move forward and

“R” to back up.

When stopping the vehicle on an uphill

grade, do not hold the vehicle by depres-

sing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake

pedal should be depressed in this situa-

tion.

WARNING:

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 starting the engine.

Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.

This may cause a loss of control.

Starting vehicle

1. After starting the engine, fully depress the

foot brake pedal before moving the shift

lever out of the “P” (Park) position.

CAUTION:

The cold engine idle speed is high, so use

caution when shifting the transmission

into a forward or reverse position before

the engine has warmed up.

Shifting

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

move the shift lever to a driving position.

3. Release the parking brake, the foot brake

pedal, and then gradually start the vehicle

in motion.

Avoid revving up the engine while the

vehicle is stopped. This could cause un-

expected vehicle movement.

The CVT/DCT is designed so the foot brake

pedal MUST be depressed before shifting

from the “P” (Park) position to any driving

position while the ignition switch is in the

“ON” position.

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 rever-

sing. This could cause an accident or

damage the transmission.

The shift lever cannot be moved out of the

“P” (Park) position and into any of the other

positions if the ignition switch is placed in the

“LOCK”, “OFF” or “ACC” position.

JVS1025X

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.

CVT with manual shift mode (Type A) (LHD model)

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or property damage.

brake, and then move the shift lever into the “P”

(Park) position.

If the shift lever cannot be moved from

the “P” (Park) position while the engine is

running and the foot brake pedal is

depressed, the stop lights may not work.

Malfunctioning stop lights could cause an

accident injuring yourself and others.

R (Reverse):

Use this position to back up. Make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped before selecting

the “R” (Reverse) position.

N (Neutral):

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.

Neither the forward nor reverse gear is en-

gaged. The engine can be started in this

position. You may shift to the “N” (Neutral)

position and restart a stalled engine while the

vehicle is moving.

JVS1026X

If the ignition switch is placed in the “OFF” or

“ACC” position for any reason while the shift

lever is in any positions other than the “P” (Park)

position, the ignition switch cannot be placed

in the “LOCK” position.

CVT with manual shift mode (Type B) or DCT (LHD

model)

D (Drive):

Use this position for all normal forward driving.

Ds (Drive Sport) (if equipped):

When it is hard to shift the shift lever from the

“P” (Park) position to other position, first check

that the parking brake is applied, then release

the foot brake pedal and depress the foot

brake pedal again.

When the shift lever is shifted from the “D”

(Drive) to “Ds” (Drive Sport) position, the trans-

mission enters the Ds (Drive Sport) mode.

Moving the shift lever to the “Ds” (Drive Sport)

position allows you to enjoy “sporty” driving

shift operation on a winding road and feel

smooth acceleration or deceleration on a hilly

road by moving in a lower gear automatically.

Moving the shift lever forwards and backwards

allows manual shifting. When canceling the Ds

(Drive Sport) mode, return the shift lever to the

“D” (Drive) position. The transmission returns to

the normal driving mode.

If the ignition switch cannot be placed in the

“LOCK” position, perform the following steps:

1. Apply the parking brake.

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2. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-

tion while depressing the foot brake pedal.

CVT without manual shift mode (LHD model)

Push the button

the foot brake pedal.

Push the button

while depressing

3. Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park)

position.

4. Place the ignition switch in the “LOCK”

position.

Just move the shift lever.

L (Low) (if equipped):

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.

P (Park):

WARNING:

Use this position when the vehicle is parked or

when starting the engine. Make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped and move the

shift lever into the “P” (Park) position. Apply

the parking brake. When parking on a hill, first

depress the foot brake pedal, apply the parking

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 injury

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M1 (First):

Manual shift mode (if equipped)

SPORT mode switch (models without

manual shift mode) (if equipped)

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.

When the shift lever is shifted from the “D”

position to the manual shift gate with the

vehicle stopped or while driving, the transmis-

sion enters the manual shift mode. Shift ranges

can be selected manually.

Remember not to drive at high speeds for

extended periods of time in lower than M7

range. This reduces fuel economy.

In the manual shift mode, the shift range is

displayed on the position indicator in the

meter.

In the manual shift mode, the transmis-

sion automatically shifts down to M1

(First) before the vehicle comes to a stop.

When accelerating again, it is necessary

to shift up to the desired range.

Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:

When shifting up, move the shift lever to

the + (up) side. (Shifts to higher range.)

In the manual shift mode, the transmis-

sion may not shift to the selected gear.

This helps maintain driving performance

and reduces the chance of vehicle da-

mage or loss of control.

JVS0208X

To select the SPORT mode, push the SPORT

mode switch with the shift lever in the “D”

(Drive) position. The SPORT mode indicator

When shifting down, move the shift lever to

the − (down) side. (Shifts to lower range.)

Moving the shift lever to the same side

twice will shift the ranges in succession.

However, if this motion is rapidly done, the

second shifting may not be completed

properly.

light

in the meter panel illuminates. To

When canceling the manual shift mode,

return the shift lever to the “D” position. The

transmission returns to the normal driving

mode.

turn off the SPORT mode, push the SPORT

mode switch again. The SPORT mode indicator

light will turn off. When the shift lever is shifted

to any position other than “D” or “Ds”, the

SPORT mode will be automatically turned off.

When the CVT/DCT fluid temperature is

extremely low, the manual shift mode may

not work and automatically shift as a drive

mode. This is not a malfunction. In this case,

return the shift lever to the “D” position and

M7 (Seventh):

Use this position for all normal forward driving.

However, you need to shift down the gears

manually when accelerating or passing an-

other vehicle.

“OFF” position:

For normal driving and fuel economy, use the

“OFF” position.

drive for

manual shift mode.

while and then shift to the

“ON” position:

M6 (Sixth) and M5 (Fifth):

When the CVT/DCT fluid temperature is

high, the shift range may upshift in lower

rpm than usual. This is not a malfunction.

For driving up or down long slopes where

engine braking is necessary, or for powerful

acceleration, use the “ON” position. The trans-

Use these positions when driving up long

slopes, or for engine braking when driving

down long slopes.

mission will automatically select

different

M4 (Fourth), M3 (Third) and M2 (Second):

gear ratio, allowing the engine to provide high

output.

Use these positions for hill climbing or engine

braking on downhill grades.

When driving conditions change, push the

switch to turn the SPORT mode off.

Remember not to drive at high speeds for

extended periods of time with the SPORT mode

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in the “ON” position. This reduces fuel economy.

Accelerator downshift - in the “D” position -

5. Press the shift lever button and move the

shift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position while

holding down the shift lock release. Replace

the removed shift lock release cover after

the operation.

High fluid temperature protection mode

This transmission has a high fluid temperature

protection mode. If the fluid temperature

becomes too high (for example, when climbing

steep grades in high temperature with heavy

loads), engine power and, under some condi-

tions, vehicle speed will be decreased auto-

matically to reduce the chance of transmission

damage. Vehicle speed can be controlled with

the accelerator pedal, but engine and vehicle

speed may be limited.

For passing or climbing hills, depress the

accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the

transmission down into a lower gear, depend-

ing on the vehicle speed.

Type B:

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.

Fail-safe

To release the shift lock, perform the following

procedure:

When the fail-safe operation occurs, the CVT/

DCT will not be shifted to the selected driving

position.

Type A:

If the vehicle is driven under extreme condi-

tions, such as excessive wheel spinning and

subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe sys-

tem may be activated. This will occur even if

all electrical circuits are functioning properly.

In this case, place the ignition switch off and

wait for 10 seconds. Then place the ignition

switch back in the “ON” position. The vehicle

should return to its normal operating condi-

tion. If it does not return to its normal

operating condition, have a NISSAN dealer

check the transmission and repair it if ne-

cessary.

JVS0466X

1. Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” or

“LOCK” position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Depress the shift lock release button.

4. Press the shift lever button and move the

shift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position while

holding down the shift lock release.

JVS0392X

Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position to

release the steering wheel lock.

Example

1. Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” or

“LOCK” position.

The vehicle may be moved, by pushing, to the

desired location.

WARNING:

2. Apply the parking brake.

When the fail-safe operation occurs, vehicle

speed may be gradually reduced. The re-

duced speed may be lower than other traffic,

which could increase the chance of a colli-

sion. 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 re-

paired if necessary.

If the shift lever cannot be moved out of the “P”

(Park) position, have a NISSAN dealer check the

CVT/DCT system as soon as possible.

3. Remove the shift lock release cover (shown

in the illustration above) using a suitable

tool.

4. Insert the mechanical key and push down

the shift lock release.

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DRIVING WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

(MT)

Starting vehicle

1. After starting the engine, depress the

clutch pedal to the floor and move the shift

lever to the “1” (1st) or “R” (Reverse) position.

WARNING:

2. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal, re-

leasing the clutch pedal and parking brake

at the same time.

Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of vehicle

control.

Do not over-rev the engine when shifting

to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of

vehicle control or engine damage.

Shifting gear

To change gears, or when upshifting or down-

shifting, fully depress the clutch pedal, shift into

the appropriate gear, then slowly and smoothly

release the clutch pedal.

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To back up, stop the vehicle and move the

shift lever into the “N” (Neutral) position, and

then pull the ring upward to shift into the

“R” (Reverse) position.

CAUTION:

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.

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

while driving. This may damage the

clutch system.

The pull ring returns to its original position

when the shift lever is moved to the “N”

(Neutral) position.

Fully depress the clutch pedal before

shifting to help prevent transmission

damage.

Start the vehicle in the “1” (1st) position and shift

to the “2” (2nd), “3” (3rd), “4” (4th), “5” (5th) and “6”

(6th) gear in sequence according to the vehicle

speed.

Suggested maximum speed in each gear

Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not

running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.

Stop the vehicle completely before shift-

ing into the “R” (Reverse) position.

When the vehicle is stopped for a period

of time, for example waiting at stoplights,

shift to the “N” (Neutral) position and

release the clutch pedal with the foot

brake pedal depressed.

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 ensure 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.

If it is difficult to move the shift lever into the “R”

(Reverse) or “1” (1st) position, shift to the “N”

(Neutral) position, and then release the clutch

pedal once. Fully depress the clutch pedal

again and shift into “R” or “1”.

Do not shift to the “N” (Neutral) position

while driving. Coasting with the transmis-

sion in the “N” (Neutral) position may

cause serious damage to the transmis-

sion.

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