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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.

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.

REMOTE ENGINE START (if equipped)

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.

The recommended operating procedures for

this transmission are shown on the following

pages. Follow these procedures for maximum

vehicle performance and driving enjoyment.

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:

1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is with

you.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Push the ignition switch once to the “ON”

position.

For additional information about the remote

engine start function, see “Remote engine start”

(P.3-25).

WARNING:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Avoid revving up the engine while the

vehicle is stopped. This could cause un-

expected vehicle movement.

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.

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.

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or property damage.

CAUTION:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

JVS1026X

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

model)

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.

Shifting

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-

CVT without manual shift mode (LHD model)

tion while depressing the foot brake pedal.

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”

Just move the shift lever.

position.

P (Park):

WARNING:

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

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

(Park) position.

M1 (First):

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.

R (Reverse):

Use this position to back up. Make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped before selecting

the “R” (Reverse) position.

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 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.

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.

In the manual shift mode, the shift range is

displayed on the position indicator in the

meter.

N (Neutral):

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.

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.)

D (Drive):

Use this position for all normal forward driving.

When shifting down, move the shift lever to

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

Ds (Drive Sport) (if equipped):

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.

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.

When canceling the manual shift mode,

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

transmission returns to the normal driving

mode.

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.

drive for

a while and then shift to the

manual shift mode.

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.

Use these positions when driving up long

slopes, or for engine braking when driving

down long slopes.

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.

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

Use these positions for hill climbing or engine

braking on downhill grades.

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

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.

SPORT mode switch (models without

manual shift mode) (if equipped)

Accelerator downshift - in the “D” posi-

tion -

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.

To release the shift lock, perform the following

JVS0208X

procedure:

To select the SPORT mode, push the SPORT

mode switch with the shift lever in the “D”

(Drive) position. The SPORT mode indicator

Type A:

JVS0466X

light

in the meter panel illuminates. To

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.

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.

“OFF” position:

For normal driving and fuel economy, use the

“OFF” position.

Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position to

JVS0392X

“ON” position:

release the steering wheel lock.

Example

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

“LOCK” position.

For driving up or down long slopes where

engine braking is necessary, or for powerful

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

The vehicle may be moved, by pushing, to the

desired location.

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.

2. Apply the parking brake.

mission will automatically select

a different

gear ratio, allowing the engine to provide high

output.

3. Remove the shift lock release cover (shown

in the illustration above) using a suitable

tool.

When driving conditions change, push the

switch to turn the SPORT mode off.

4. Insert the mechanical key and push down

the shift lock release.

Remember not to drive at high speeds for

extended periods of time with the SPORT mode

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paired if necessary.

High fluid temperature protection

mode

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.

DRIVING WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

(MT)

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.

2. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal, re-

leasing the clutch pedal and parking brake

at the same time.

WARNING:

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.

Fail-safe

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.

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.

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”.

CAUTION:

When the fail-safe operation occurs, the CVT/

DCT will not be shifted to the selected driving

position.

Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal

while driving. This may damage the

clutch system.

Fully depress the clutch pedal before

shifting to help prevent transmission

damage.

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.

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 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.

WARNING:

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-

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MR20DD engine model:

R9N engine model:

km/h (MPH)

45 (28)

79 (49)

110 (68)

143 (89)

— (—)

38(24)

69(43)

107(66)

150(93)

— (—)

1st

2nd

3rd

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th & 6th

GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR (if equipped)

R9M engine model:

SSD0552

km/h (MPH)

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.

The pull ring returns to its original position

when the shift lever is moved to the “N”

(Neutral) position.

35 (22)

63 (39)

98 (61)

136 (85)

— (—)

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th & 6th

M9R engine model:

Suggested maximum speed in each

gear

km/h (MPH)

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Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not

34 (21)

64 (40)

105 (65)

147 (91)

— (—)

1st

2nd

3rd

running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.

Gear Shift Indicator appears in the vehicle

information display when the driver should

shift into a higher or lower gear as indicated

by the up or down arrow.

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.

4th

The use of Gear Shift Indicator will help to

5th & 6th

reduce fuel consumption.

When the up arrow appears, upshifting is

recommended. When the down arrow appears,

downshifting is recommended.

CAUTION:

Gear Shift Indicator helps to reduce fuel

consumption. It does not recommend the

appropriate gear shift for all driving situa-

tions. In a certain situations, only the driver

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STOP/START SYSTEM OR IDLING

STOP SYSTEM (if equipped)

The Stop/Start System or Idling Stop System is

designed to prevent unnecessary fuel con-

sumption, exhaust emissions, and noise during

a journey:

can select the correct gear (for example,

when overtaking, driving up a steep gradient

or towing a trailer).

Stop System. For the battery, it is recom-

mended to use Genuine NISSAN parts. For

more information, contact a NISSAN dealer.

NOTE:

When you stop the vehicle with the brake

pedal depressed (CVT/DCT) or with the

shift lever in “N” (Neutral) and clutch pedal

released (MT), the engine is turned off

automatically.

When you release the brake pedal (CVT/

DCT) or push the clutch pedal (MT), the

engine is automatically turned on.

The Stop/Start System or Idling Stop System

will not activate under the following condi-

tions:

when the engine is kept idling without

any driving after the engine is turned on.

when the engine coolant temperature is

low.

when the battery capacity is low.

when the battery temperature is low.

when the vehicle is moved.

CAUTION:

The engine may restart automatically if

required by the Stop/Start System or

Idling Stop System.

Place the ignition switch in the “OFF”

position before opening the hood or

performing any maintenance. Failure to

do so may result in serious injuries due to

automatic engine restart.

when the vacuum in the brake servo

decreases.

when the engine hood is opened with the

engine running.

when the engine is turned on with the

engine hood open.

when the driver’s seat belt is not fas-

tened.

Always place the ignition switch “OFF”

before leaving your vehicle, as the system

may have turned the engine off, but the

ignition will still be on and automatic

restart may occur.

when the driver’s door is open.

when the steering wheel is operated (for

CVT/DCT model).

when the Stop/Start or Idling Stop Sys-

tem indicator blinks at a low speed.

Failure to do this may result in a flat

battery.

when the fan speed control is in any

position other than “OFF” (0) while the air

flow control is in the front defogger

position.

NOTE:

For model with Stop/Start System or Idling

Stop System, use the special battery that is

enhanced in regard to the charge-discharge

capacity and life performance. Avoid using a

non-special battery for the Stop/Start Sys-

tem or Idling Stop System, as this may cause

early deterioration of the battery or a mal-

function of the Stop/Start System or Idling

when the front defogger switch is on.

when the temperature inside the vehicle

is too high or low. (When the air condi-

tioner is off, the Stop/Start System or

Idling Stop System will operate.)

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