Nissan X-Trail 2024 Owners Manual
7.9.1.1. Shifting
- A)Home position (central position)
To move the shift lever,
| Push the button (1) to shift. |
| Shift without pushing the button (1). |
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:How to shift to each position:
The ignition switch must be in the ON position and the brake pedal must be depressed.
Shift to PARK
Push the park button (2)
Shift to REVERSE
Push the shift lever button (1).
Move the shift lever from home position to R (Reverse) position.
Shift to NEUTRAL
From P (Park) and D (Drive)
Without pushing the shift lever button, push the shift lever forward (1 notch) from home position and hold 0.5 seconds.
From P (Park) and R (Reverse)
Without pushing the shift lever button, pull the shift lever backward (1 notch) and hold for 0.5 seconds.
Shift to DRIVE
Pull the shift lever from home position to D (Drive) position.
Apply the electronic 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.
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 position 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 transmission and this may result in damage to the vehicle:
Moving the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position when driving forward
Moving the shift lever to the D (Drive) position when reversing
If these operations are attempted, a chime sounds and the vehicle shifts to the N (Neutral) position.
P (Park)
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 electronic parking brake. When parking on a hill, first depress the brake pedal, apply the electronic 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 electronic 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 immediately. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop 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 (where fitted) is engaged.
To avoid CVT malfunction, it is recommended that you manually place the shift position in the P (Park) position under the above conditions.
R (Reverse)
To prevent transmission damage, use the R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.
Use the R (Reverse) position to reverse. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed 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.
You can select this position by holding the shift lever at this position for approximately 0.5 seconds.
D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal forward driving. The CVT changes gears automatically. 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.
Ds (Drive Sport)
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 Ds (Drive Sport) mode. Moving the shift lever to the Ds (Drive Sport) mode allows you to enjoy “sporty” driving shift operation on a winding road and feel smooth acceleration or deceleration on a hilly road by moving in a lower gear automatically. When cancelling the Ds (Drive Sport) mode, move the shift lever to the D (Drive) position again. The transmission returns to the D (Drive) position.
The Ds (Drive Sport) mode is not just for sporty driving, it can also be used when overtaking, for example.
When driving conditions change, turn the Ds (Drive Sport) mode off.
The Ds (Drive Sport) mode reduces fuel economy.