1997 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 124

"R" (Reverse): Use this position to back up. Shift into this position only after the vehicle has completely stopped. "N" (Neutral): Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to "N" and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. "D" (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. SD1034 2-wheel drive: 60 MPH (95 km/h) 4-wheel drive: 50 MPH (80 km/h) "1" (Low gear): 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. Do not shift into "1"position at speeds over the following speeds: 2-wheel drive: 60 MPH (95 km/h) 4-wheel drive: 50 MPH (80 km/h) Do not exceed the following speeds in the "1" position: 2-wheel drive: 30 MPH (50 km/h) 4-wheel drive: 30 MPH (50 km/h) "2" (Second gear): Use for hill climbing, effective engine braking on downhill grades or starting on slippery roads. Do not downshift into the "2" position at speeds over the following speeds and do not exceed the following speeds in the "2" position: Push the button to shift into "P", "R" or from "D" to "2". All other positions can be selected without pushing the button. "P" (Park): Use this selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Always be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop. For maximum safety, depress the brake pedal, then push in the select lever button and move the lever to the "P" position. Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then shift the lever into the "P" position. 4-9