2002 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 122

2002 Nissan Sentra Manual

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instrument panel comes on at this time. When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope, you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts between third gear and overdrive repeatedly. In this case, depress the OVERDRIVE switch to turn the OVERDRIVE off. The O/D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time. WSD0007 Overdrive Switch ON: With the engine running and the shift selector lever in the D (Drive) position, the transmission upshifts into OVERDRIVE as vehicle speed increases. When driving conditions change, depress the overdrive switch to turn the OVERDRIVE on. Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time with the OVERDRIVE off. This reduces fuel economy. WSD0025 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 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. 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 OVERDRIVE switch once. The O/D OFF indicator light in the Starting and driving 5-11

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Overdrive Switch
ON:
With the engine running and the shift
selector lever in the D (Drive) posi-
tion, the transmission upshifts into
OVERDRIVE as vehicle speed in-
creases.
OVERDRIVE does not engage until the
engine has reached operating tempera-
ture.
OFF:
For driving up and down long slopes
where engine braking is necessary
push the OVERDRIVE switch once.
The O/D OFF indicator light in the
instrument panel comes on at this
time.
When
cruising
at
a
low
speed
or
climbing a gentle slope, you may feel
uncomfortable
shift
shocks
as
the
transmission shifts between third gear
and overdrive repeatedly. In this case,
depress the OVERDRIVE switch to
turn the OVERDRIVE off. The O/D
OFF indicator light in the instrument
panel comes on at this time.
When driving conditions change, depress
the overdrive switch to turn the OVER-
DRIVE on.
Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time with the OVER-
DRIVE off. This reduces fuel economy.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNING
Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery 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.
WSD0007
WSD0025
Starting and driving
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