2003 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 184

*1: ¼ The transfer 4LO position indicator light may blink. Stop the vehicle. Be sure to shift the 4WD shift switch after the automatic transmission lever has been shifted to the N position. If the indicator light keeps blinking after the 4WD shift procedure in the previous page, drive slowly without abrupt maneuvers for a while. Then the light will turn on or off. ¼ Avoid making a turn or abrupt starts while shifting to 4LO. Otherwise gears may grind, damaging the drive system. *2: Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator light turns on when you shift the 4WD shift switch to 4LO. The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the driving conditions. There are four types of drive modes available, AUTO, 2WD, 4H and 4LO. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to move between each mode, 2WD, AUTO, 4H and 4LO. You must push the switch in to select 4LO, and the vehicle MUST be stationary and the automatic transmission selector lever is in the N position when changing into or out of 4LO. WARNING When parking, apply the parking brake before stopping the engine and make sure that the 4WD shift indicator light is on and the ATP warning light goes off. Otherwise, the vehicle could unexpectedly move even if the automatic transmission is in the P position. hicle speed excessively, as the maximum speed is approximately 30 MPH (50 km/h). ¼ When driving straight, shift the 4WD shift switch to the 2WD, AUTO or 4H position. Do not move the 4WD shift switch when making a turn or reversing. ¼ Do not shift the 4WD shift switch (between 2WD, AUTO and 4H) while driving on steep downhill grades. Use the engine brake. ¼ Do not operate the 4WD shift switch (between 2WD, AUTO and 4H) with the rear wheels spinning. ¼ Do not drive on dry hard surface roads in the 4H or 4LO position. Driving on dry hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO may cause unnecessary noise and tire wear. We recommend driving in the 2WD or AUTO position under these conditions. ¼ Vehicles equipped with a limited slip differential (LSD) have improved drivStarting and driving CAUTION ¼ Never shift the 4WD shift switch between 4LO and 4H while driving. ¼ The 4H position provides greater power and traction. Avoid excessive speed, as it will cause increased fuel consumption and higher oil temperature, and could damage drivetrain components. Speeds over 50 MPH (80 km/h) in 4H are not recommended. ¼ The 4LO position provides maximum power and traction. Avoid raising ve- 5-27