CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) (if so equipped)
Ⅲ The CVT does not produce a gear change
sensation like traditional automatic transmis-
sions.
Ⅲ R (Reverse) speed for CVT vehicles is limited
to 15 MPH (25 km/h).
The transmission in your vehicle requires a special
fluid available only atyour NISSAN dealer. No other
fluid will meet the exact requirements of the CVT.
STARTING THE ENGINE WITH CVT
(NISSAN Intelligent Key™ models only)
Ⅲ Depress the brake pedal.
Ⅲ Push the ignition knob in.
Ⅲ Confirm the Intelligent Key system warning light is illuminated green.
Ⅲ Turn the ignition knob to start the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF WITH CVT (NISSAN Intelligent Key™ models
only)
Ⅲ Shift the shift selector into the P (Park) position.
Ⅲ Turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position.
OVERDRIVE (O/D) OFF SWITCH
Ⅲ Each time your vehicle is started, the CVT is automatically “reset” to Overdrive on.
Ⅲ To turn Overdrive mode off, push the O/D OFF switch
. The light in the
instrument panel will illuminate.
Ⅲ Use the Overdrive off mode when you need improved engine braking.
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)
To change gears, depress the clutch pedal fully and shift into the
appropriate gear, then release the clutch pedal slowly.
Ⅲ Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift into 2nd, 3rd, 4th and
5th gear according to the vehicle speed.
Ⅲ On the 5–speed manual transmission, you cannot shift
directly from 5th gear into R (Reverse). Stop the vehicle
completely, Move the shift lever into theN (Neutral) position,
then move it into the R (Reverse) position.
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