Nissan Z33-D owner manual Accelerator downshift D position, Fail-safe, Shift lock release

￿When shifting down, move the selector lever to the − (down) side. (Shifts to lower range.)

￿Moving 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.

￿In the manual shift mode, the transmis- sion automatically shifts down to 1st gear before the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift up to the desired range.

￿When canceling the manual shift mode, re- turn the selector lever to the D position. The transmission returns to the normal driving mode.

￿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 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.

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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 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 should return to its normal operating con- dition. If it does not return to its normal operating condition, have a NISSAN dealer check the transmission and repair if neces- sary.

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Shift lock release

If the battery charge is low or discharged, the select lever 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). This allows the vehicle to be moved if the battery is discharged.

If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park), have a NISSAN dealer check the automatic transmis- sion system as soon as possible.