Nissan Z33-D owner manual SSD0536

SSD0536

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Shifting

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.

This vehicle is equipped with a short throw shifter manual transmission. 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 transmis- sion 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 up to 6th gear in sequence accord- ing to the vehicle speed.

To back up, depress the shift lever and then move it to the R (Reverse) position after stop- ping the vehicle completely.

If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R (Reverse) or 1 (Low gear), shift to N (Neutral), then release the clutch pedal. Fully depress the clutch pedal again and shift into R or 1.

WARNING

￿Do not downshift abruptly on slip- pery roads. This may cause a loss of control.

￿Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage.

CAUTION

￿Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This may damage the clutch.

￿Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting to help prevent transmission damage.

￿Stop your vehicle completely before shifting into R (Reverse).

￿When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running (for example, at a stop light), shift to N (Neutral) and release the clutch pedal with the foot brake applied.

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