1997 Nissan Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 89

These instructions for starting the vehicle in N (Neutral) should only be used until service can be obtained. R (Reverse): Use this position to back up. Shift into this position only after the vehicle has completely stopped. N (Neutral): Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all typical forward driving. 2 (Second gear): Use for hill climbing, effective engine braking on downhill grades or starting on slippery roads. Do not downshift into the 2 position at speeds over 62 MPH (100 km/h), and do not exceed 62 MPH (100 km/h) in the 2 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 downshift into the 1 position at speeds over 62 MPH (100 km/h), and do not exceed 30 MPH (48 km/h) in the 1 position. 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. ASD0702 Overdrive switch ON: For typical driving, push the overdrive switch ON with the selector lever in the D position. The transmission is upshifted into OVERDRIVE as the vehicle speed increases. The overdrive does not engage until the engine has warmed up. OFF: For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking would be advantageous, push the switch OFF . When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope, you may feel 4-8