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Using the automatic transmission (AT)

AT is controlled by an electronic control unit. Lever AT modes located at the bottom of the center console.

Unlocking the AT selector lever

AT has the function of ?�kick-down?� - downshift when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, if the AT operates in ?�D?�. This function is used to provide maximum acceleration, such as when overtaking. Afterwards the upshift unless the accelerator pedal is not released until it reaches the maximum speed.

When the downshift on slippery road there is a danger of skidding.

Lock the gear lever

On the side of the handle of the selector lever modes AT big button is designed to prevent accidental switching modes AT. Press the button to move the selector lever in position ?�P?� and ?�R?�, as well as when switching from "2" to "1".

In addition to the translated position of the lever of the ?�P?� in the driving position is required to press the brake pedal.

On some models, the right of the selector lever lock release button is provided selector lever. If the selector lever can not be deduced from the position ?�P?� in spite of the fact that the ignition switch is in position ?�Acc?� or ?�ON?� and the brake pedal is fully depressed, you should use this button. To do this, first make sure that the parking brake is cocked, and then press the button and print the lever from position ?�P?�. If you encounter this situation as soon as possible, check the system selector lever lock AT.

Modes AT

?�P?� (Parking) The provision of AT locked and the front wheels can not rotate. Before you move the selector lever in this position, completely stop the vehicle and press the lock release button; when parked on an incline pre-cock a lay brake.

Move the selector lever to position ?�P?� when the vehicle is moving will entail blocking the front wheels and the loss of control of the car and cause damage to the AT. Do not use the position ?�P?� in place of the parking brake - they must be used together.

?�R?� (reversing) - This provision AT selector lever is used to move back.

To avoid damaging the transmission to engage reverse gear, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped. When you activate the ?�R?� wait to transfer engages (it feels drawn by the motor).

?�N?� (neutral) - The wheels and transmission are not locked, the car can move freely.

?�D?� (Movement) - The normal position of the selector lever while driving. AT switches between all gears forward, on the basis of the optimum ratio of power and fuel economy.

"2" (second gear) - AT switches between gears 1 to 2. It is used to get more power when driving uphill, for engine braking when driving downhill, and to prevent frequent switching from 2nd to 3rd gear. The choice of this position also helps reduce wheel spin on slippery roads. Do not switch mode "2" at a speed above 100 km / h, as well as to move in second gear at a speed above the specified.

"1" (low gear) - Place selector lever in this position under heavy load, and when driving on a steep climb. In this mode, only the 1st gear. To activate the "1" is required to press the lock release button on the handle of the selector lever. Do not switch mode "1" at a speed above 50 km / h and moving in first gear with the speed of the above mentioned.

Lock button upshifting

This button is located on the side of the handle of the selector lever mode AT, under the safety button. The button functions only when the selected mode ?�D?�.

"ON" position (button is recessed) is used for normal driving conditions. After the car accelerate to a certain speed, the AT goes to up-grade.

Overdrive does not turn on when the engine is not yet warmed up to normal operating temperature.

Position "OFF" is used when driving on slopes protracted shallow when it is useful to slow down the engine. Click the lock button upshifting to the button came out of the recessed position. This switch to overdrive is blocked. When you lock upshifting lights corresponding to R / L in the instrument cluster.

Not recommended long drive at high speed with overdrive lock enabled. Remember, this increases the fuel consumption.

Emergency mode automatic transmission

In the transition of AT in emergency mode the next time you turn the ignition key to ?�ON?� position R / L ?�O / D OFF?� will light up for two seconds, and then blinks for about eight seconds. The possibility of the vehicle under its own power is saved, however, it should be remembered that in this case AT is always on the third transfer.

AT can go into emergency mode at excessively active style of driving, when, after intense acceleration from slipping driving wheels followed by a sharp deceleration of the vehicle. This occurs even when all electrical AT quite regularly. To disable the alarm mode, turn the ignition key to ?�OFF?�, wait three seconds and then turn on the ignition. If emergency mode is not turned off, contact the service station NISSAN official representative for the inspection and repair of AT.

Recommendations for the use of the AT

To begin the motion to select the movement and wait until a transfer switch, and the power flow reaches the front wheels (in this case there is a faint jerk). Only after that press on the gas pedal.

At short stop, for example, before the traffic lights, there is no need to choose the mode of ?�N?�. It is enough to hold the car with the brake pedal. The engine, however, must be running at idle.

When parking the car on the road with a slope you should first cock the parking brake, and then select ?�P?�. Thus, the locking mechanism is not heavily loaded, and then the selector lever can be easily deduced from this provision.