1998 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 114

3. Reinsert the key and turn it to the ACC position. 4. Depress the foot brake pedal, and move the gearshift selector lever to N (Neutral). 5. Start the engine. These instructions for starting the vehicle in N (Neutral) should only be used until service can be obtained by an authorized NISSAN dealer. R (Reverse): ASD0510 Shifting with automatic transmission Push the button to shift into P (Park), R (Reverse) or from D (Drive) to 2. All other positions can be selected without pushing the button. P (Park): Use this 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 selector lever button and move the shift selector lever to the P (Park) position. Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then move the shift selector lever into the P (Park) position. Shifting from P (Park) If the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed, but the shift selector lever still cannot be moved out of P (Park), follow these instructions. 1. Turn the ignition key to the lock position and remove the key. 2. Apply the parking brake. Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop before moving the shift selector lever to the R (Reverse) position. Check to ensure the area behind the vehicle is clear. With the brake pedal depressed, push in the selector lever button and move the shift selector lever to the R (Reverse) position. N (Neutral): Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. Starting and driving 5-7