1999 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 126
1999 Nissan Maxima Manual
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the parking brake first, then shift the lever into the P (Park) position. R (Reverse): Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped. With the brake pedal depressed, push in the select lever button and move the 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) position and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. 2 (Second gear): Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades. Do not exceed 73 MPH (117 km/h) in the 2 (Second gear) position. 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 exceed 40 MPH (65 km/h) in the 1 (Low gear) position. 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) position, 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) position and start the engine. 5. Check stop light operation. (Neutral) position should only be used until service can be obtained. Never drive the vehicle if the stop lights are not operating properly. Accelerator downshift - In D position - For rapid passing or hill climbing, fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into second gear or first gear, depending on the vehicle speed. If the selector lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) 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 Starting and driving 5-9