Nissan Z (2023 year). Manual in english — page 12
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a
safe and prudent manner may result
in loss of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid exces-
sive speed, high speed cornering, or
sudden steering maneuvers, because
these driving practices could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle.
As with
any vehicle, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles
or objects, or cause the vehicle to roll-
over, particularly if the loss of control
causes the vehicle to slide sideways.
Be
attentive at all times, and avoid driving
when tired. Never drive when under the
influence of alcohol or drugs (including
prescription or over-the-counter drugs
which may cause drowsiness). Always
wear your seat belt as outlined in the
“Seat belts” (P.1-9) of this manual, and also
instruct your passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers.
In a rollover
crash, an unbelted or improperly belted
person is significantly more likely to be
injured or killed than a person properly
wearing a seat belt.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
While driving, the right side or left side
wheels may unintentionally leave the
road surface. If this occurs, maintain
control of the vehicle by following the
procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate
based on the conditions of the vehicle,
road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold
a straight course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the
accelerator pedal to gradually slow
the vehicle.
5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle to follow the road while the
vehicle speed is reduced. Do not
attempt to drive the vehicle back onto
the road surface until vehicle speed is
reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn
the steering wheel until both tires
return to the road surface. When all
tires are on the road surface, steer the
vehicle to stay in the appropriate
driving lane.
.
If you decide that it is not safe to
return the vehicle to the road sur-
face based on vehicle, road or
traffic conditions, gradually slow
the vehicle to a stop in a safe place
off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is
damaged due to hitting a curb or pothole.
Rapid air pressure loss can also be caused
by driving on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the
handling and stability of the vehicle,
especially at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspect the tires for wear and
damage. See “Wheels and tires” (P.8-26) of
this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or
“blows-out” while driving maintain control
of the vehicle by following the procedure
below. Please note that this procedure is
only a general guide. The vehicle must be
driven as appropriate based on the con-
ditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
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Starting and driving
WARNING
The following actions can increase
the chance of losing control of the
vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire
air pressure. Losing control of the
vehicle may cause a collision and
result in personal injury.
.
The vehicle generally moves or
pulls in the direction of the flat
tire.
.
Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
.
Do not rapidly release the accel-
erator pedal.
.
Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering
wheel with both hands and try to hold
a straight course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the
accelerator pedal to gradually slow
the vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe
location off the road and away from
traffic if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gra-
dually stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers
and either contact a roadside emer-
gency service to change the tire or see
“Repairing flat tire” (P.6-4) of this Own-
er’s Manual.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the
bloodstream reduces coordination,
delays reaction time and impairs
judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol increases the likelihood of
being involved in an accident injuring
yourself and others. Additionally, if
you are injured in an accident, alco-
hol can increase the severity of the
injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving.
However, you must choose not to drive
under the influence of alcohol. Every year
thousands of people are injured or killed
in alcohol-related accidents. Although the
local laws vary on what is considered to
be legally intoxicated, the fact is that
alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t
mix! And that is true for drugs, too (over-
the-counter, prescription, and illegal
drugs). Don’t drive if your ability to oper-
ate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol,
drugs, or some other physical condition.
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WARNING
Do not operate the push-button
ignition switch while driving the ve-
hicle except in an emergency. (The
engine will stop when the ignition
switch is pushed 3 consecutive times
or the ignition switch is pushed and
held for more than 2 seconds.) If the
engine stops while the vehicle is
being driven, this could lead to a
crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button igni-
tion switch, be sure to push the park
button to shift to the P (Park) position (for
automatic transmission model) or move
the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
(for manual transmission model).
SSD0825
OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION
The Intelligent Key can only be used for
starting the engine when the Intelligent
Key is within the specified operating
range
.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are
present near the operating location, the
Intelligent Key system’s operating range
becomes narrower and may not function
properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operat-
ing range, it is possible for anyone, even
someone who does not carry the Intelli-
gent Key, to push the ignition switch to
start the engine.
.
The cargo room area is not included in
the operating range but the Intelligent
Key may function.
.
If the Intelligent Key is placed on the
instrument panel, rear parcel shelf,
inside the glove box or door pocket,
the Intelligent Key may not function.
.
If the Intelligent Key is placed near the
door or window outside the vehicle,
the Intelligent Key may function.
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Starting and driving
WAF1216X
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATION
When the ignition switch is pushed with-
out depressing the brake pedal (auto-
matic transmission model) or the clutch
pedal (manual transmission model), the
ignition switch position will change as
follows:
.
Push center once to change to ACC.
.
Push center two times to change to
ON.
.
Push center three times to change to
OFF. (No position illuminates.)
.
Push center four times to return to
ACC.
.
Open or close any door to return to
LOCK during the OFF position.
If the battery of the vehicle is dis-
charged, the push-button ignition
switch cannot be turned from the LOCK
position.
Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display. (See “Vehicle information
display (except sports mode display)”
(P.2-21).)
Automatic transmission models
The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch position cannot be
switched to LOCK until the shift position
is in the P (Park) position.
When the ignition switch cannot be
pushed toward the LOCK position, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Push the park button to shift to the P
(Park) position.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF
position. The ignition switch position
indicator will not illuminate.
3. Open the door. The ignition switch will
change to the LOCK position.
The shift position can be shifted from
the P (Park) position if the ignition
switch is in the ON position and the
brake pedal is depressed.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The ignition switch can only be locked in
this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when
it is pushed to the ACC position while
carrying the Intelligent Key.
ACC (Accessories)
This position activates electrical acces-
sories such as the radio, when the engine
is not running.
ON (Normal operating position)
This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.
OFF
The engine can be turned off in this
position.
Automatic transmission models: The igni-
tion lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be switched to the LOCK
position until the shift position is in the P
(Park) position.
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EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving perform the follow-
ing procedure:
.
Rapidly push the push-button ignition
switch 3 consecutive times in less
than 1.5 seconds, or
.
Push and hold the push-button igni-
tion switch for more than 2 seconds.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the
push-button ignition switch in ACC or
ON positions when the engine is not
running for an extended period. This
can discharge the battery.
JVS0404X
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is
discharged, or environmental conditions
interfere with the Intelligent Key opera-
tion, start the engine according to the
following procedure:
1. Push the park button to shift to the P
(Park) position (for automatic trans-
mission model) or the shift lever to the
N (Neutral) position (for manual trans-
mission model).
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the
Intelligent Key as illustrated. (A chime
will sound.)
4. Push the ignition switch while depres-
sing the brake pedal within 10 sec-
onds after the chime sounds. The
engine will start.
After step 3 is performed, when the
ignition switch is pushed without depres-
sing the brake pedal, the ignition switch
position will change to ACC.
NOTE:
.
When the ignition switch is pushed
to the ACC or ON position or the
engine is started by the above pro-
cedures, the Intelligent Key battery
discharge indicator appears in the
vehicle information display even if
the Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle. This is not a malfunction.
To turn off the Intelligent Key bat-
tery discharge indicator, touch the
ignition switch with the Intelligent
Key again.
.
If the Intelligent Key battery dis-
charge indicator appears, replace
the battery as soon as possible.
(See “Intelligent Key battery replace-
ment” (P.8-21).)
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Starting and driving
.
Make sure the area around the vehicle
is clear.
.
Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake fluid and window
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
.
Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
.
Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires
for proper inflation.
.
Lock all doors.
.
Position seat and adjust head re-
straints.
.
Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
.
Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
.
Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position. (See “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible remin-
ders” (P.2-13).)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Confirm that the vehicle is in the P
(Park) position.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully
to the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON
position. Firmly depress the brake
pedal (AT model) or the clutch pedal
(MT model) and push the ignition
switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal with the ignition switch
in any position.
.
If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when
restarting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to
the floor) and while holding, crank
the engine. Release the accelerator
pedal when the engine starts.
.
If the engine is very hard to start
because it is flooded, depress the
accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and hold it. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position to start
cranking the engine. After 5 or 6
seconds, stop cranking by pushing
the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the
accelerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal
by depressing the brake
pedal and pushing the push-button
ignition switch to start the engine.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start, push the
ignition switch to OFF and wait 10
seconds before cranking again,
otherwise the starter could be da-
maged.
4.
Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for
a minimum of 2 - 3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
When racing the engine up to 4,500
rpm or more under no load condition,
the engine will enter the fuel cut
mode.
5. To stop the engine, push the park
button to shift to the P (Park) position
(AT model) or move the shift lever to
the N (Neutral) position (MT model),
and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start condi-
tions such as:
1.
Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume
battery power when the engine is
not running (Phone chargers, GPS,
DVD players, etc.)
2.
Vehicle is not driven regularly and/
or only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The automatic transmission in your vehi-
cle is electronically controlled by a trans-
mission control module to produce
maximum efficiency and smooth opera-
tion.
Shown on the following pages are the
recommended operating procedures for
this transmission. Follow these proce-
dures for maximum vehicle performance
and driving enjoyment.
Starting the vehicle
After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal and push the shift lever
button before shifting the shift lever to
the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive) or
Manual shift mode position. Be sure the
vehicle is fully stopped before attempting
to shift the shift lever.
This automatic transmission model is
designed so that the foot brake pedal
must be depressed before shifting from
P (Park) to any drive position while the
ignition switch position is ON.
The shift position cannot be placed out
of the P (Park) position and into any of
the other positions if the ignition switch
is pushed to the LOCK, OFF or ACC
position.
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Starting and driving
1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed
and push the shift lever button to shift
into a driving position.
2. Release the parking brake and foot
brake, then gradually start the vehicle
in motion.
WARNING
.
Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting from P (Park)
or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) D
(Drive), or manual shift mode. Al-
ways depress the brake pedal
until shifting is completed. Failure
to do so could cause you to lose
control and have an accident.
.
Cold engine idle speed is high, so
use caution when shifting into a
forward or reverse gear before
the engine has warmed up.
.
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 reversing. This could
cause an accident or damage the
transmission.
.
Do not downshift abruptly on
slippery roads. This may cause a
loss of control.
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.
.
To avoid possible damage to your
vehicle; when stopping the vehi-
cle on an uphill grade, do not hold
the vehicle by depressing the
accelerator pedal. The foot brake
should be used for this purpose.
WAF1103X
Home position (central position)
To move the shift lever,
:
Push the button
to shift.
:
Shift without pushing the button
.
Shifting
Push the park button
to shift to the P
(Park) position.
After starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal, push the shift lever button
and move the shift lever from the P (Park)
position
to any of the desired shift
positions.
Confirm that the vehicle is in the desired
shift position by checking the shift indi-
cator located on the shift lever or on the
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vehicle information display.
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
.
Use the P (Park), R (Reverse) or D
(Drive) position only when the
vehicle is completely stopped.
.
When switching to the desired
shift position by operating the
shift lever, check that the shift
lever returns to the central posi-
tion by releasing your hand from
the lever. Holding the shift lever in
a mid-way position may also
damage the shift control system.
.
Do not operate the shift lever
while the accelerator pedal is
depressed. This may cause a
sudden start which could result
in an accident.
.
The following operations are not
allowed because excessive force
would be applied to the transmis-
sion and this may result in da-
mage to the vehicle:
— Moving the shift lever to the R
(Reverse) position when driv-
ing forward
— Moving the shift lever to the D
(Drive) position when rever-
sing
If these operations are at-
tempted, a chime sounds and
the vehicle shifts to the N (Neu-
tral) position.
P (Park):
CAUTION
.
To prevent transmission damage,
use the P (Park) position only
when the vehicle is completely
stopped.
.
Do not slide the shift lever while
pushing the park button. This
may damage the shift control
system.
Use this position when the vehicle is
parked or starting the engine. Always
make sure that the vehicle is completely
stopped before pushing the park button
to engage the P (Park) position. For
maximum safety, the brake pedal must
be depressed before engaging the P
(Park) position. Use this position together
with the parking brake. When parking on
a hill, first depress the brake pedal, apply
the parking brake and then engage the P
(Park) position. The parking lock should
not be used as a brake when parking. In
order to secure the vehicle, always apply
the parking brake in addition to the
parking lock.
In the event of a malfunction of the
vehicle’s electronics, the transmission
may lock in the P (Park) position. Have
the vehicle’s electronics checked immedi-
ately. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
The P (Park) position is automatically
engaged if:
.
You switch off the ignition switch
.
You unfasten the driver’s seat belt and
open the driver side door when the
vehicle is stationary or driving at very
low speed and the transmission is in
the D (Drive) position, the R (Reverse)
position or the N position unless the
Neutral hold mode is engaged.
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Starting and driving
CAUTION
To avoid AT malfunction, it is recom-
mended that you manually place the
shift position in the P (Park) position
under the above conditions.
R (Reverse):
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage,
use the R (Reverse) position only
when the vehicle is completely
stopped.
Use the R (Reverse) position to back up.
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before selecting the R (Reverse)
position.
The brake pedal must be de-
pressed and the shift lever button
pushed to move the shift lever from
the home position to R (Reverse). If the
vehicle is placed in the R (Reverse)
position while the vehicle is moving
forward, the chime will sound and the
vehicle will switch into the N (Neutral)
position.
N (Neutral):
Neither the forward nor reverse gear is
engaged. 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.
To select this position from P (Park) or D
(Drive): without pushing the shift lever
button, push the shift lever forward (1
notch) and hold for approximately 0.5
seconds.
To select this position from P (Park) or R
(Reverse): without pushing the shift lever
button, pull the shift lever backward (1
notch) and hold for approximately 0.5
seconds.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving. The AT changes gears automati-
cally. All forward gears are available.
If the
vehicle is placed in the D (Drive) position
while the vehicle is reversing, the chime
will sound and the vehicle will switch
into the N (Neutral) position.
Neutral hold mode function
This function enables you to turn off the
engine with the vehicle in the N (Neutral)
position. While this function is activated,
the vehicle can be moved by pushing with
hand (when car washing) even if the
ignition switch is in the OFF position.
When using this function, release the
parking brake.
WARNING
.
Use this function on a level sur-
face only. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move acci-
dentally and could result in a
collision or serious personal in-
jury.
.
Do not use this function for a
purpose other than car washing.
.
When the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position after activating
this function, depress the brake
pedal to stop the vehicle because
the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)
position.
.
If this function is not activated
regardless of proper operation,
transmission may malfunction. It
is recommended that you visit a
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NISSAN dealer for this service.
To activate the Neutral hold mode, per-
form the following operations.
1. Push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Push the park button.
5. Slide the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position, and hold it for approximately
0.5 seconds until “N” appears in the
vehicle information display.
6. Slide the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position again, and hold it for approxi-
mately 0.5 seconds, until a message
“Neutral Hold Mode has been acti-
vated” appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display. (See “45. Neutral Hold
Mode activated indicator (Automatic
transmission models)” (P.2-36).)
7. Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position. The engine will turn off with
holding the N (Neutral) position.
To exit the Neutral hold mode, place the
vehicle in other than N (Neutral) position.
NOTE:
.
It is necessary to perform the steps
4 through 6 within approximately 5
seconds to prevent incorrect opera-
tion.
.
When the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position while the shift lever
is in the N (Neutral) position, a
message will appear in the vehicle
information display. (See “44. Neu-
tral Hold Mode guidance indicator
(Automatic transmission models)”
(P.2-36).)
.
If the Neutral hold mode is unavail-
able, a message will appear in the
vehicle information display. (See “46.
Neutral Hold Mode was not activated
indicator (Automatic transmission
models)” (P.2-37).) To activate the
Neutral hold mode, wait for a while
without shifting operation and then
perform the operations again.
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Paddle shifter
Manual shift mode
When the shift lever is moved to the D
(Drive) position again with the vehicle in
the D (Drive) position while driving, the
transmission enters the manual shift
mode. Shift range can be selected manu-
ally using the paddle shifters on the
steering wheel.
When shifting up, pull the right-side
paddle shifter (+)
. The transmission
shifts to the higher range.
When shifting down, pull the left-side
paddle shifter (−)
. The transmission
shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode,
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Starting and driving
move the shift lever to the D (Drive)
position again. The transmission returns
to the normal driving mode.
When you pull the paddle shifter while in
the D (Drive) position, the transmission
will shift to the upper or lower range
temporarily. The transmission will auto-
matically return to the D (Drive) position
after a short period of time. If you want to
return to the D (Drive) position manually,
pull and hold the paddle shifter for about
1.5 seconds.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range
is displayed on the transmission position
indicator in the meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:
1
M
?
/
2
M
?
/
3
M
?
/
4
M
?
/
5
M
?
/
6
M
?
/
7
M
?
/
8
M
?
/
9
M
6
M
(6th), 7
M
(7th), 8
M
(8th) and 9
M
(9th):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.
5
M
(5th):
Use these positions when driving up long
slopes, or for engine braking when driving
down long slopes.
4
M
(4th), 3
M
(3rd) and 2
M
(2nd):
Use these positions for hill climbing or
engine braking on downhill grades.
1
M
(1st):
Use this position when climbing steep
hills slowly or driving slowly through deep
snow, or for maximum engine braking on
steep downhill grades.
.
Remember not to drive at high speeds
for extended periods of time in lower
than 7th gear. This reduces fuel econ-
omy.
.
Moving the shift lever rapidly to the
same side twice will shift the ranges in
succession.
.
In the manual shift mode, the trans-
mission may not shift to the se-
lected 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.
.
When the transmission does not
shift to the selected gear, the Auto-
matic Transmission (AT) position in-
dicator will blink and the buzzer will
sound.
.
In the manual shift mode, the trans-
mission 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.
Accelerator downshift — In D (Drive)
position —
For passing or hill climbing, fully depress
the accelerator pedal to the floor. This
shifts the transmission down into the
lower gear, depending on the vehicle
speed.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, note
that the transmission will be locked in any
of the forward gears according to the
condition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel
spinning and subsequent hard braking,
the fail-safe system 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 condi-
tion. If it does not return to its normal
operating condition, have the transmis-
sion checked and repaired, if necessary.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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WAF1104X
WAF1105X
Drive Mode Selector
Multiple driving modes can be selected by
using the Drive Mode Selector (SPORT
and STANDARD).
NOTE:
When the Drive Mode Selector selects a
mode, the mode may not switch im-
mediately. This is not a malfunction.
The current mode is displayed in the
vehicle information display. The mode list
will appear in the vehicle information
display and you can select the mode.
NOTE:
The mode list will be turned off in
approximately 4 seconds after the
mode is selected. (The mode list can
be turned off by pushing the scroll dial
on the steering-wheel mounted con-
trols.)
If the driving mode cannot be switched
using the Drive Mode Selector when the
ignition switch is in the ON position, have
the system checked. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
Do not stare at the Drive Mode
Selector or the display while driving
so that full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
STANDARD mode:
This is the standard mode that is most
suitable for normal driving.
This mode will be selected first each time
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
SPORT mode:
.
Adjusts the engine and transmission
points for a higher response.
.
The setting of the steering system is
adjusted to moderately increase
steering wheel effort for a sporty feel.
.
Changes the setting of VDC (Vehicle
Dynamic Control) for a more sporty
driving experience.
NOTE:
In the SPORT mode, fuel economy may
be reduced.
VDC operation is reduced when the Drive
Mode Selector is used to select the SPORT
mode. The VDC system may not operate
in the same circumstances when com-
pared to operation in the standard mode.
To help prevent accidents drive carefully,
avoid careless or dangerous driving tech-
niques and be especially careful when
driving and cornering on slippery sur-
faces.
Starting and driving
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Starting and driving
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNING
.
Do not downshift abruptly on
slippery roads. This may cause a
loss of control.
.
Do not over-rev the engine when
shifting to a lower gear. This may
cause a loss of control or engine
damage.
CAUTION
.
Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal while driving. This
may damage the clutch.
.
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before shifting to help prevent
transmission damage.
.
Stop your vehicle completely be-
fore shifting into R (Reverse).
.
When the vehicle is stopped with
the engine running (for example,
at a stop light), shift to N (Neutral)
and release the clutch pedal with
the foot brake applied.
WAF1112X
Shifting
To change gears, or when upshifting or
downshifting, fully depress the clutch
pedal, shift into an appropriate gear, and
then slowly and smoothly release the
clutch pedal.
This vehicle is equipped with a short
throw shifter manual transmission. To
ensure smooth gear changes, be sure to
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 1st gear and upshift to
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gear in
sequence according to the vehicle speed.
To back up, depress the shift knob and
then move the shift lever to the R
(Reverse) position after stopping the ve-
hicle completely.
The shift knob returns to its original
position when the shift lever is moved to
the N (Neutral) position.
If it is difficult to move the shift lever into
R (Reverse) or 1st (Low gear), shift to N
(Neutral), then release the clutch pedal.
Fully depress the clutch pedal again and
shift into R or 1st.
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE)
(if so equipped for Manual Trans-
mission models)
The SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE)
automatically adjusts the engine speed to
match the selecting gear ratio while
changing gears.
Precautions:
.
Shift lever and clutch pedal operations
are not different than a conventional
manual transmission.
.
Fully depress the clutch pedal. Insuffi-
cient pedal depression may cause
slow response of this system.
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.
When the clutch pedal is depressed
with the gear still engaged, the engine
speed is kept at the proper level for
the engaged gear. Thus, the engine
speed may be kept high depending on
the gear position and vehicle speed.
.
When the clutch pedal is depressed
with the transmission in neutral, the
system operates for approximately 2
seconds, and then the engine speed
will decrease to the idle speed.
.
When the engine coolant temperature
is low right after starting the engine,
engine speed synchronization will be
delayed or may be insufficient.
.
The system controls the engine speed
up to the rev limit. Note that S-MODE
is not a function that prevents over-
revving resulting from shifting mis-
takes.
.
The system does not operate while
the vehicle is backing up.
.
If the engine speed is limited lower
than usual when the engine oil tem-
perature is extremely high, the system
will control up to the limited engine
speed.
WAF1114X
Activating the system:
To activate the S-MODE, push the S-
MODE switch
. The S-MODE indicator
on the vehicle information display will
show “S”. To deactivate, push and hold
the S-MODE switch for more than 1
second. The S-MODE indicator will turn
off.
While the S-MODE is off, you can drive the
vehicle as a conventional manual trans-
mission model.
Note that the status of the S-MODE (on or
off) is memorized even after the ignition
switch is turned off; however, it will be
initialized (off) when the battery is dis-
connected. Even if the S-MODE switch is
turned on and the S-MODE function may
not operate, but manual transmission will
operate normally and driving can be
continued. Have the system checked. It
is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
The transmission position indicator
shows the selected gear: N (Neutral), 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, R (Reverse).
SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) op-
eration:
The SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE)
automatically adjusts the engine speed
by controlling the engine throttle. The
accelerator pedal does not have to be
depressed.
The system detects the clutch pedal and
shift lever operations, and then calculates
the target engine speed using the shifting
gear position and the vehicle speed
information.
The system provides accurate engine
speed control that helps achieve quick
Starting and driving
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gear shifting and reduces shift shock on
clutch engagement.
.
When downshifting:
The engine speed is automatically
increased to the target engine speed
before the clutch is engaged.
.
When upshifting:
The engine speed is automatically
kept after the engine speed lowers to
the target engine speed.
Rapid clutch engagement before the
engine speed lowers to the target
engine speed may cause shift shock.
.
When depressing the clutch pedal
with the gear engaged:
The engine speed is automatically
kept at the proper engine speed for
the engaged gear.
This function will not operate when
low (1st) gear is selected.
There is a delay between the clutch
pedal operation and the S-MODE op-
eration. Make sure the engine speed is
adjusted before engaging the clutch
again.
Suggested up-shift speeds
Shown below are suggested vehicle
speeds for shifting into a higher gear.
These suggestions relate to fuel economy
and vehicle performance. Actual up-shift
speeds will vary according to road condi-
tions, the weather and individual driving
habits.
For normal acceleration in low altitude
areas [less than 4,000 ft (1,219 m)]:
Gear change
MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd
6 (10)
2nd to 3rd
14 (23)
3rd to 4th
23 (37)
4th to 5th
32 (51)
5th to 6th
37 (60)
For quick acceleration in low altitude
areas or in high altitude areas [over
4,000 ft (1,219 m)]:
Gear change
MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd
15 (24)
2nd to 3rd
25 (40)
3rd to 4th
40 (64)
4th to 5th
45 (72)
5th to 6th
50 (80)
Suggested maximum speed in
each gear
Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is
not running smoothly, or if you need to
accelerate.
Do not exceed the maximum suggested
speed (shown below) in any gear. For level
road driving, use the highest gear sug-
gested 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 en-
gine when shifting to a lower gear as it
may cause engine damage or loss of
vehicle control.
Gear
MPH (km/h)
1st
37 (59)
2nd
60 (96)
3rd
85 (137)
4th
—
5th
—
6th
—
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