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STARTING ENGINE

DRIVING VEHICLE

1. Apply the parking brake.

contained in the “6. In case of emergency”

section should be carefully followed.

DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-

SION (AT)

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

“N” (Neutral) position.

5. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30

seconds after starting the engine to warm-

up. Drive at moderate speeds for a short

distance first, especially in cold weather.

The Automatic Transmission (AT) in your vehi-

cle is electronically controlled to produce max-

imum power and smooth operation.

The starter is designed to operate only

when the shift lever is in the proper

position.

The recommended operating procedures for

this transmission are shown on the following

pages. Follow these procedures for maximum

vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.

The Intelligent Key must be carried when

operating the ignition switch.

CAUTION:

3. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-

tion. Firmly depress the brake pedal and

push the ignition switch to start the engine.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended while

the engine is warming up.

CAUTION:

6. To stop the engine, move the shift lever to

the “P” (Park) position, apply the parking

brake and push the ignition switch to the

“OFF” position.

For VK56VD engine model, in preparation for

the next engine start, the engine may have a

slightly delayed shutoff after placing the igni-

tion switch in the OFF position, depending on

the driving conditions.

To start the engine immediately, push and

release the ignition switch while depressing

the brake pedal with the ignition switch in

any position.

The cold engine idle speed is high, so use

caution when shifting into a forward or

reverse gear before the engine has

warmed up.

Avoid revving up the engine while the

vehicle is stopped. This could cause un-

expected vehicle movement.

4. Immediately release the ignition switch

when the engine starts. If the engine starts,

but fails to run, repeat the above proce-

dures.

Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold or hot weather, depress

the accelerator pedal and hold it. Push the

ignition switch for up to 15 seconds while

holding. Release the accelerator pedal

when the engine starts.

roads. This may cause a loss of control.

REMOTE ENGINE START (if equipped)

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 mov-

ing rearward. This could cause serious

damage to the transmission.

Vehicles started with the remote engine start

function require the ignition switch to be

placed in the ON position before the shift lever

can be moved from the P (Park) position. To

place the ignition switch in the ON position,

perform the following steps:

CAUTION:

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.

Start the engine in either the “P” (Park) or

“N” (Neutral) position. The engine will not

start in any other gear position. If it does,

have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN

dealer.

As soon as the engine has started,

release the ignition switch immediately.

1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

Do not operate the starter for more than

15 seconds at a time. If the engine does

not start, push the ignition switch to the

“OFF” position and wait 10 seconds be-

fore cranking the engine again. Other-

wise, the starter could be damaged.

3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON

position.

For additional information about the remote

engine start function, see “Remote engine start”

(P.3-17).

If it becomes necessary to start the

engine with a booster battery and jumper

cables, the instructions and cautions

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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.

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.

sure the foot brake pedal is depressed

fully and the vehicle is stopped before

shifting the shift lever.

MAKE SURE OF THE SHIFT LEVER POSI-

TION - Make sure the shift lever is in the

desired position. “D” and manual shift

mode are used to move forward and “R”

to back up.

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.

SSD0945

Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model (Type B)

Starting vehicle

1. After starting the engine, fully depress the

foot brake pedal before attempting to

move the shift lever out of the “P” (Park)

position.

Shifting

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

move the shift lever into a driving position.

3. Release the parking brake, the foot brake

pedal, and then gradually start the vehicle

in motion.

The AT 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.

The shift lever cannot be moved out of the

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

gear positions if the ignition switch is pushed

to the “LOCK”, “OFF” or “ACC” position.

JVS0158X

Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model

Push the button while depressing the

brake pedal

WAF0238X

Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model (Type A)

Push the button

Just move the shift lever

The shift lever position indicator light (next to

the shift lever) will be illuminated for approxi-

mately 30 minutes after the ignition switch is

turned off. The indicator light may also illumi-

nate when the vehicle receives radio waves.

This is not a malfunction.

CAUTION:

DEPRESS THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL - Shift-

ing the shift lever to “D”, “R” or manual

shift mode without depressing the foot

brake pedal causes the vehicle to move

slowly when the engine is running. Make

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3. Push the ignition switch again to the “OFF”

position.

mode.

WARNING:

In the manual shift mode, the shift range is

displayed in the vehicle information display

between the speedometer and tachometer.

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

or property damage.

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.

P (Park):

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, apply

the parking brake first, and then move the shift

lever into the “P” (Park) position.

Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:

5-speed model:

^M5

^M1

^M2

^M3

^M4

^M5 (5th):

R (Reverse):

Use this position for all normal forward driving.

^M4 (4th):

Use this position to back up. Make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped before selecting

the “R” (Reverse) position.

Use this position when driving up long slopes,

or for engine braking when driving down long

slopes.

After starting the engine, fully depress the foot

brake pedal and move the shift lever out of the

“P” (Park) position.

When shifting the shift lever from “P” (Park) to

the other positions, you may feel a pulsation

and hear a sound. This is not a malfunction.

If the ignition switch is pushed to the “ACC”

position for any reason while the shift lever is in

any position other than the “P” (Park) position,

the ignition switch cannot be pushed to the

“OFF” position.

N (Neutral):

^M3 (3rd) and ^M2 (2nd):

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.

Use these positions for hill climbing or engine

braking on downhill grades.

^M1 (1st):

Use this position when climbing steep hills

slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, or

for maximum engine braking on steep downhill

grades.

D (Drive):

Use this position for all normal forward driving.

Manual shift mode

If the ignition switch cannot be pushed to the

“OFF” position, and the Shift to Park or SHIFT “P”

warning appears on the vehicle information

display (model with color display and dot

7-speed model:

When the shift lever is shifted to the manual

shift gate and moved up or down while driving,

the transmission enters the manual shift mode.

Shift range can be selected manually.

^M7

^M1

^M2

^M3

^M4

^M5

^M6

^M7 (7th):

matrix display) or the

P position selecting

When shifting up, move the shift lever to the +

(up) side. The transmission shifts to the higher

range.

When shifting down, move the shift lever to the

− (down) side. The transmission shifts to the

lower range.

When canceling the manual shift mode, return

the shift lever to the “D” (Drive) position. The

transmission returns to the normal driving

warning light illuminates in the meter, perform

the following steps:

Use this position for all normal forward driving

at highway speeds.

1. Move the shift lever into the “P” (Park)

^M6 (6th) and ^M5 (5th):

position.

Use these positions when driving up long

slopes, or for engine braking when driving

down long slopes.

2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition

switch position will change to the “ON”

position.

^M4 (4th), ^M3 (3rd) and ^M2 (2nd):

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Use these positions for hill climbing or engine

braking on downhill grades.

switch to the “ON” position. (See “Jump starting”

(P.6-8).) And then, release the steering wheel

lock.

Accelerator downshift - in D (Drive) position -

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.

^M1 (1st):

The vehicle may be moved by pushing it to the

Use this position when climbing steep hills

slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, or

for maximum engine braking on steep downhill

grades.

desired location.

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

(Park) position, have a NISSAN dealer check the

AT system as soon as possible.

Shift lock release

Precautions:

Remember not to drive at high speeds for

extended periods of time in lower than 5th

gear (5-speed model) or 7th gear (7-speed

model). This reduces fuel economy.

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.

In the manual shift mode, the transmis-

sion may not shift to the selected gear or

may automatically shift to the other gear.

This helps maintain driving performance

and reduces the chance of vehicle da-

mage or loss of control.

For 7-speed AT model: When the trans-

mission does not shift to the selected

gear, the Automatic Transmission (AT)

position indicator light (in the vehicle

information display) will blink and the

buzzer will sound.

CAUTION:

If the battery is discharged completely, the

steering wheel cannot be unlocked while the

ignition switch is in the “OFF” position. Do not

move the vehicle with the steering wheel

locked.

Fail-safe

When the fail-safe operation occurs, the AT will

be locked in any of the forward gears depend-

ing on conditions.

WAF0240X

Example

If the battery is discharged, the shift lever may

not be moved from the “P” (Park) position even

with the brake pedal depressed.

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, push the ignition switch to the

“OFF” position and wait for 3 seconds. Then

push the ignition switch back to the “ON”

position. The vehicle should return to its

normal operating condition. If it does not

return to its normal operating condition,

have a NISSAN dealer check the transmission

and repair it if necessary.

To release the shift lock, perform the following

procedure:

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Remove the shift lock release slot cap

using a suitable tool.

3. Push down the shift lock release

illustrated.

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.

4. Push and hold the shift lever button

and

move the shift lever to the “N” (Neutral)

position

while holding down the shift

lock release.

5. Replace the removed slot cap to its original

position.

If the steering wheel is locked, restore the

battery power supply and push the ignition

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (4WD models)

WARNING:

If the 4WD warning light is still on

after the above operation, have your

vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer

as soon as possible.

Do not attempt to raise two wheels off

the ground and shift the transmission to

any drive or reverse position with the

engine running. Doing so may result in

drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle

movement which could result in serious

vehicle damage or personal injury.

The transfer case may be damaged if you

continue driving with the 4WD warning

light blinking.

See “On-pavement and off-road driving pre-

cautions” (P.5-5) for other precautions for off-

road driving.

Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped

vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer or

similar equipment even if the other two

wheels are raised off the ground. Make

sure you inform test facility personnel

that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD

before it is placed on a dynamometer.

Using the wrong test equipment may

result in drivetrain damage or unex-

pected vehicle movement which could

result in serious vehicle damage or per-

sonal injury.

CAUTION:

Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4L

position on dry hard surface roads. Driv-

ing on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4L may

cause unnecessary noise, tire wear and

increased fuel consumption.

If the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning

light turns on when driving on dry hard

surface roads:

— in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift

switch to AUTO.

— in the 4L position, stop the vehicle and

shift the transmission lever to the “N”

(Neutral) position with the brake ped-

al depressed and shift the 4WD shift

switch to AUTO.

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