2002 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 143

Shift lock release If the battery charge is low, the selector lever may not be moved from the P position even with the brake pedal depressed and the selector lever button pushed. To move the selector lever, push the shift lock release and selector lever button. The selector lever can be moved to N (Neutral). To push the shift lock release, complete the following procedure: 1. Turn the ignition key to the lock position and remove the key. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Remove the shift lock release cover. 4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot, and push down. 5. Push the selector lever button and move the selector lever to N (Neutral) position while holding down the shift lock release. 6. Start the engine. If the selector lever cannot be moved out of P (Park), take your vehicle to an authorized NISSAN dealership as soon as possible. Accelerator downshift In D position For rapid passing or hill climbing while driving, fully depress the accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down into second gear or first gear, depending on the vehicle speed. ASD1023 Overdrive switch ON: With the engine running and the selector lever in the D (Drive) position, the transmission upshifts into OVERDRIVE as vehicle speed increases. OVERDRIVE does not engage until the engine has reached operating temperature. OFF: For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking is necessary push the OVERDRIVE switch once. The O/D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time. 5-12 Starting and driving