7.13.2.1. Driving precautions

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.

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 damage to the transmission.

Start the engine in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. The engine will not start in any other shift lever position. If it does, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.

To avoid possible damage to your vehicle; when stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The footbrake should be used for this purpose.

Shift into the N (Neutral) 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.

DEPRESS THE FOOTBRAKE PEDAL

When the engine is running, shifting the shift lever into the R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual shift mode position without depressing the brake pedal causes the vehicle to move slowly. Be sure the brake pedal is fully depressed and the vehicle is stopped, before shifting the shift lever.

BE AWARE OF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION

Make sure that the shift lever is in the desired position. Use the D (Drive) mode to move forwards and R (Reverse) to move backwards. Release the parking brake and the footbrake pedal, then depress the accelerator pedal to start the vehicle in motion and merge with traffic (avoid abrupt starting and spinning the wheels).

Avoid revving up the engine while the vehicle is stopped, this could cause unexpected vehicle movement (if the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) or D (Drive) position) or damage the engine (if the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) or P (Park) position).

WARM THE ENGINE UP

Due to the higher idle speeds when the engine is cold, extra caution must be taken when shifting the shift lever into the driving position immediately after starting the engine.

PARKING THE VEHICLE

Depress the footbrake pedal and, once the vehicle stops, move the shift lever into the P (Park) position, apply the parking brake and release the footbrake pedal.