stopped or while driving, the transmission
enters the manual shift mode. Shift range
can be selected manually.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range
is displayed on the position indicator in
the meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:
M
1
→
←
M
2
→
←
M
3
→
←
M
4
→
←
M
5
M
5 (5th):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving.
M
4 (4th):
For driving up or down long slopes where
engine braking would be advantageous.
M
3 (3rd) and
M
2 (2nd):
Use for hill climbing or engine braking on
downhill grades.
M
1 (1st):
Use this position when climbing steep
hills slowly or driving slowly through
deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum
engine braking on steep downhill grades.
O
Remember not to drive at high speeds
for extended periods of time in lower
than
M
5 range. This reduces fuel
economy.
O
When shifting up, move the selector
lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts to
higher range.)
O
When shifting down, move the se-
lector lever to the − (down) side.
(Shifts to lower range.)
O
Moving the selector lever to the same
side twice will shift the ranges in suc-
cession. However, if this motion is
rapidly done, the second shifting may
not be completed properly.
O
In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion 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.
O
When canceling the manual shift
mode, return the selector lever to the
D position. The transmission returns
to the normal driving mode.
O
In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may not shift to the selected gear.
This helps maintain driving perfor-
mance and reduces the chance of ve-
hicle damage or loss of control.
Accelerator downshift
— In D 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 fail-safe operation occurs, the auto-
matic transmission will be locked in 4th
gear.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme con-
ditions, 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, turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position and wait for 3
seconds. Then turn the switch back to the
ON position. The vehicle should return to
its normal operating condition. If it does
not return to its normal operating condi-
tion, have an INFINITI dealer check the
transmission and repair if necessary.
Starting and driving
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