2009 Infiniti EX35 Owner's Manual - Page 292

DS (Drive Sport) mode Move the selector lever from D (Drive) to the left into the manual shift gate. The transmission position indicator in the meter shows "DS". In the DS (Drive Sport) mode, the transmission changes to the "sporty" driving shift operation, creating a more aggressive acceleration feeling than the D (Drive) mode and providing a gear change sensation when the driver accelerates quickly. When the driver selects the manual shift mode using the selector lever (or the paddle shifter) during the DS (Drive Sport) mode operation, the driver must move the selector lever from DS (Drive Sport) to D (Drive) and back again to re-select the DS (Drive Sport) mode. When shifting down, move the selector lever to the (down) side. The transmission shifts to the lower range. When canceling the manual shift mode, return the selector lever to the D (Drive) position. The transmission returns to the normal driving mode. 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: M M 1 (1st) : Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. ● Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than 5th gear. This reduces fuel economy. ● Moving the selector lever rapidly to the same side twice will shift the ranges in succession. However, if this motion is done rapidly, the second shifting may not be completed properly. ● 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. ● In the manual shift mode, the transmission automatically shifts down to 1st gear before the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift up to the desired range. 1 → ← M 2 → ← M 3 → ← M 4 → ← M 5 M 5 (5th) : Use this position for all normal forward driving at highway speeds. M Manual shift mode When the selector lever is in the DS (Drive Sport) position, the transmission is ready for the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected manually by moving the selector lever up or down. When shifting up, move the selector lever to the + (up) side. The transmission shifts to the higher range. 4 (4th) : Use this position when driving up long slopes, or for engine braking when driving down long slopes. M 3 (3rd) and M2 (2nd) : Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades. 5-14 Starting and driving