2003 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 169

first, then move the lever to the P (Park) position. R (Reverse): Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting R (Reverse). The brake pedal must be depressed and selector lever button pushed in to move the selector lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive position to R (Reverse). N (Neutral): SSD0092 Four wheel drive: (Part time) 2H and 4H positions 50 MPH (80 km/h) 4L position (All-mode) 2WD and AUTO positions 60 MPH (95 km/h) 4H position 4LO 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 shift into 1 position at speeds over the following speeds: Two wheel drive: 60 MPH (95 km/h) Four wheel drive: (Part time) 2H and 4H positions 50 MPH (80 km/h) 4L position 19 MPH (30 km/h) 50 MPH (80 km/h) 22 MPH (35 km/h) 19 MPH (30 km/h) Shifting Push the button to shift into P, R or from D to 2. All other positions can be selected without pushing the button. P (Park): Use this selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button pushed in to move the selector lever from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake 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 normal 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 the following speeds and do not exceed the following speeds in the 2 position: Two wheel drive: 60 MPH (95 km/h) 5-12 Starting and driving