2007 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 224

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 stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. M4 (Fourth), M3 (Third) and M2 (Second): Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades. M1 (First): Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. ¼ Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than M6 range. This reduces fuel economy. ¼ When shifting up, move the selector lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts to higher range.) ¼ When shifting down, move the selector lever to the − (down) side. (Shifts to lower range.) ¼ Moving the selector lever to the same side twice will shift the ranges in succession. However, if this motion is rapidly done, the second shifting may not be completed properly. ¼ In the manual shift mode, the transmission automatically shifts down to M1 (First) before the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift up to the desired range. ¼ When canceling the manual shift mode, return the selector lever to the D position. The transmission returns to the normal driving mode. ¼ In the manual shift mode, the transmission may not shift to the selected gear. This helps maintain driving performance and reduces the chance of vehicle damage or loss of control. ¼ When the CVT fluid temperature is extremely low, the manual shift mode may not work and automatically shift as a drive mode. This is not a malfunction. In this case, return the selector lever to D range and drive for a while and then shift to the manual shift mode. ¼ When the CVT fluid temperature is high, the shift range may upshift in lower rpm than usual. This is not a malfunction. Manual shift mode When the selector lever is shifted from D to the manual shift gate with the vehicle stopped or while driving, the transmission enters the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected manually. In the manual shift mode, the shift range is displayed on the position indicator in the meter. Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows: M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M6 (Sixth): Use this position for all normal forward driving. M5 (Fifth): For driving up or down long slopes where engine braking would be advantageous. Starting and driving 5-19