Nissan vehicle Automobile User Manual


 
P (Park):
Use this selector position when the vehicle is
parked or when starting the engine. Make sure
the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake
pedal must be depressed to move the se-
lector lever from the N (Neutral) or any
drive position to P (Park). Apply the parking
brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking
brake first, then shift the selector lever into the P
(Park) position.
R (Reverse):
CAUTION
Use this position only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.
Use this position to back up. Make sure the
vehicle is completely stopped before selecting
the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal
must be depressed to move the selector
lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive
position to R (Reverse).
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The
engine can be started in this position. You may
shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine
while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
L (Low gear):
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly
or slow driving through deep snow, sand or mud,
or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill
grades.
Do not shift into the L position at speeds above
65 MPH (105 km/h). Do not exceed 65 MPH
(105 km/h) in the L position.
Shift lock release
If the battery isdischarged, the shift selector lever
may not be moved fromthe P (Park) position even
with the brake pedal depressed.
To move the shift selector lever, release the shift
lock. The shift selector lever can be moved to N
(Neutral). However, the steering wheel will be
locked unless the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position. This allows the vehicle to be moved
if the battery is discharged.
WSD0162
5-12 Starting and driving
REVIEW COPY—
2007 Quest (van)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
02/27/06—debbie