1998 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 141

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pedal, then move the gearshift lever. After shifting, release the clutch slowly. You cannot shift directly from 5th gear into Reverse. First shift into the Neutral position, then into Reverse. If it is difficult to move the shift lever into Reverse or 1st, shift into Neutral, then release the clutch pedal and shift into Reverse or 1st again. If your vehicle is equipped with four wheel drive, see "Using four wheel drive" later in this section. *2 Normal acceleration standing start such as Cruise: Driving without rapid acceleration or deceleration at moderate speed which permits maximum fuel economy Suggested shift-up speeds SSD0107 MANUAL TRANSMISSION ¼ Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control. ¼ Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage. To change gears, fully depress the clutch The table below provides suggested speed ranges for shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance. Actual shift ranges should be adjusted for specific road conditions, weather conditions and individual driving habits. ¼ Two wheel drive models and four wheel drive models (2H and 4H position) MPH (km/h) 1st to 2nd 15 (25) 2nd to 3rd 25 (40) 3rd to 4th 40 (65) 4th to 5th 45 (75) *1 Acceleration: ¼ Four wheel drive model (4L position) MPH (km/h) 1st to 2nd 8 (13) 2nd to 3rd 12 (20) 3rd to 4th 20 (32) 4th to 5th 22 (36) Suggested maximum speed in each gear Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate. Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed (shown below) in any gear. For level road driving, use the highest gear suggested for that speed. Always observe posted speed limits, and drive according to the road conditions which will ensure safe operation. Do not overrev the engine when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control. Allowable maximum speed in each gear 5-14 Starting and driving

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
°
Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of con-
trol.
°
Do
not
over-rev
the
engine
when
shifting to a lower gear. This may
cause a loss of control or engine
damage.
To change gears, fully depress the clutch
pedal, then move the gearshift lever. After
shifting, release the clutch slowly.
You cannot shift directly from 5th gear into
Reverse. First shift into the Neutral position,
then into Reverse.
If it is difficult to move the shift lever into
Reverse or 1st, shift into Neutral, then release
the clutch pedal and shift into Reverse or 1st
again. If your vehicle is equipped with four
wheel
drive,
see
“Using four wheel drive” later in this section.
Suggested shift-up speeds
The table below provides suggested speed
ranges for shifting into a higher gear. These
suggestions relate to fuel economy and ve-
hicle performance. Actual shift ranges should
be
adjusted
for
specific
road
conditions,
weather conditions and individual driving hab-
its.
°
Two wheel drive models and four wheel
drive models (2H and 4H position)
MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd
15 (25)
2nd to 3rd
25 (40)
3rd to 4th
40 (65)
4th to 5th
45 (75)
*1
Acceleration:
Normal
acceleration
such
as
standing start
*2
Cruise:
Driving without rapid acceleration
or deceleration at moderate speed
which
permits
maximum
fuel
economy
°
Four wheel drive model (4L position)
MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd
8 (13)
2nd to 3rd
12 (20)
3rd to 4th
20 (32)
4th to 5th
22 (36)
Suggested maximum speed in each
gear
Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not
running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.
Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed
(shown below) in any gear. For level road
driving, use the highest gear suggested for
that
speed.
Always
observe
posted
speed
limits, and drive according to the road condi-
tions which will ensure safe operation. Do not
overrev the engine when shifting to a lower
gear as it may cause engine damage or loss of
vehicle control.
Allowable maximum speed in each gear
SSD0107
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Starting and driving