Nissan 2009 Automobile User Manual


 
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) (if so equipped)
The CVT does not produce a gear change
sensation like traditional automatic transmis-
sions.
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)
Depress the brake pedal.
Push the ignition knob in.
Confirm the Intelligent Key system warning light is illuminated green.
Turn the ignition knob to start the engine.
TURNING THE ENGINE OFF WITH CVT (NISSAN Intelligent Key™ models
only)
Shift the shift selector into the P (Park) position.
Turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position.
OVERDRIVE (O/D) OFF SWITCH
Each time your vehicle is started, the CVT is automatically “reset” to Overdrive on.
To turn Overdrive mode off, push the O/D OFF switch
. The light in the
instrument panel will illuminate.
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.
Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift into 2nd, 3rd, 4th and
5th gear according to the vehicle speed.
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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