1997 Nissan Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 96

● Keep your engine tuned up. ● Follow the recommended periodic maintenance schedule. ● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure. Low pressure increases tire wear and wastes fuel. ● Keep the front wheels in correct alignment. Improper alignment increases tire wear and lowers fuel economy. ● Air conditioner operation lowers fuel economy. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. ● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag. ● Use 4H or 4L position only when necessary. 4-wheel drive operation lowers fuel economy. TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING PROCEDURES FOR 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES raising vehicle speed excessively, as the maximum speed in 5th gear is approximately 30 MPH (48 km/h). N - No wheels are driven. Always keep the transfer lever out of the N position. Shift the lever quickly and smoothly when moving across the N position with the vehicle stopped. CAUTION ● Do not drive on dry hard surface roads in 4-wheel drive. SD0020 2H - (2WD, high range) Only the rear wheels are driven. Use when driving under the same conditions as standard 2WD vehicle. 4H - (4WD, high range) Four wheels are driven. Use when driving on roads where it is difficult to drive in the 2H position (i.e., driving at normal speeds on snow covered, icy, wet, muddy or sandy roads). 4L - (4WD, low range) Four wheels are driven. Use when climbing or descending steep hills, or during hard driving in sand, mud or deep snow. The 4L position provides maximum power and traction. Avoid 4-15 ● Driving on dry hard surfaces in 4H or 4L may cause unnecessary noise and tire wear. We recommend driving in the 2H position under these conditions. WARNING ● When parking the vehicle, apply the parking brake and shift the transfer control lever in the 2H, 4H or 4L position.