2001 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual - Page 154

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), use the following procedure: 1. Shut the engine off and remove the key. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Reinsert the key and turn it clockwise to the ACC position. WSD0011 stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive) Use this position for normal forward driving. 2 (Second gear) Use for moderate uphill grades, engine braking on downhill grades or starting on slippery surfaces. Do not downshift into the 2 position at speeds above 62 MPH (100 km/h), and do not exceed 62 MPH (100 km/h) in the 2 position. 1 (Low gear) Use this position for steep uphill grades, driving slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. Do not downshift into the 1 position at speeds above 30 MPH (48 km/h), and do not exceed 30 MPH (48 km/h) in the 1 position. 4. Depress the brake pedal, move the 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 at an authorized NISSAN dealership. R (Reverse) Use this position to back up. Shift into this position only after the vehicle has completely stopped. N (Neutral) Neither forward or reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a Shifting (KA24DE engine) Pull the selector lever rearward to shift into P (Park), or R (Reverse) or from D (Drive) to 2 or 1. 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 move the selector lever to the P (Park) position. Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then shift the selector lever into the P (Park) position. 5-10 Starting and driving