쐌When shifting down, move the selector lever
tothe − (down) side. (Shifts to lower range.)
쐌Moving the selector 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 prop-
erly.
쐌In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts down to 1st
gearbefore the vehicle comes to a stop.
Whenaccelerating again, it is necessary
to shift up to the desired range.
쐌When canceling the manual shift mode, re-
turn the selector lever to the D position. The
transmission returns to the normal driving
mode.
쐌In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may not shift to the selected gear.
Thishelps maintain driving performance
and reduces the chance of vehicle dam-
age or loss of control.
Accelerator downshift— In D position —
For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the
transmission down into the lower gear, depend-
ing on the vehicle speed.
Fail-safe
When fail-safe operation occurs, the automatic
transmission will be locked in 4th gear.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme con-
ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning
andsubsequent hard braking, the fail-safe
system may be activated. This will occur
evenif 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
should return to its normal operating con-
dition. If it does not return to its normal
operatingcondition, have a NISSAN dealer
checkthe transmission and repair if neces-
sary. Shift lock release
If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
selectlever may not be moved from the P (Park)
position even with the brake pedal depressed.
To move the selector lever, depress the brake
pedal, apply the parking brake, and push the
shift lock release button by using a suitable tool
as shown. Push the selector lever button, then
the selector lever can be moved to N (Neutral).
Thisallows the vehicle to be moved if the battery
is discharged.
Ifthe lever cannot be moved out of P (Park), have
aNISSAN dealer check the automatic transmis-
sion system as soon as possible.
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