1998 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual - Page 109

DRIVING WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION on at this time. When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope, you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission repeatedly shifts between 3rd and overdrive. In this case, set the overdrive switch in the position. OFF When driving conditions change, reset the overdrive switch in the ON position to turn the overdrive on. The indicator light goes out at this time. ASD1009 WARNING ● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control. ● Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage. CAUTION ● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This may cause clutch damage. ● Stop your vehicle completely before shifting into R (Reverse). ● When the vehicle is stopped for a duration, for example at a stop light, shift to N (Neutral) and release the clutch pedal with the foot brake applied. Overdrive switch ON: For typical driving, push the overdrive switch ON with the selector lever in the D (Drive) position. The transmission is upshifted into OVERDRIVE as the vehicle speed increases. The overdrive does not engage until the engine has reached operating temperature. OFF: For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking is necessary, push the switch OFF . The indicator light in the instrument panel comes Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time with the overdrive switch set in the OFF position. This reduces fuel economy. 5-8 Starting and driving