1997 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 123

tor lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the "ACC" position. 1. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and push the selector lever button to shift into a driving gear. 2. Release the parking brake and foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion. This may cause a loss of control. When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should be used for this purpose. If the selector lever cannot be moved from the "P" position while the engine is running and the brake pedal depressed, the stop lights may not work. Malfunctioning stop lights could cause an accident injuring yourself and others. These instructions for starting the vehicle in "N" (Neutral) should only be used until service can be obtained. Never drive the vehicle if the stop lights are not operating properly. ¼ Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from "P" or "N" to "R", "D", "2" or "1". Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident. ¼ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a forward or reverse gear before the engine has warmed up. ¼ Never shift to "P" or "R" while the vehicle is moving. This could cause an accident. ¼ On slippery roads, do not downshift. Shifting from "P" (Park) If the ignition switch is in the "ON" position and the foot brake pedal is depressed, but the selector lever still cannot be moved out of "P" (Park), follow these instructions: 1. Shut the engine off and remove the key. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Reinsert the ignition key and turn it clockwise to the "ACC" position. 4. Depress the brake pedal, move the selector lever to "N" (Neutral) and start the engine. 5. Check stop light operation. 4-8