2005 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 135
2005 Nissan Sentra Manual
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shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. 2 (Second gear): Use this position for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades. QR25DE: Do not shift into the 2 position at speeds above 62 MPH (100 km/h). Do not exceed 62 MPH (100 km/h) in the 2 position. QG18DE: Do not shift into the 2 position at speeds above 68 MPH (110 km/h). Do not exceed 68 MPH (110 km/h) in the 2 position. 1 (Low gear): Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowing through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. QR25DE: Do not shift into the 1 position at speeds above 34 MPH (55 km/h). Do not exceed 34 MPH (55 km/h) in the 1 position. QR18DE: Do not shift into the 1 position at speeds above 37 MPH (60 km/h). Do not exceed 37 MPH (60 km/h) in the 1 position. WSD0044 Shift lock release If the battery is discharged, the shift selector lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed and the shift selector lever button pushed. To move the shift selector lever, release the shift lock and push the shift selector lever button. The shift selector lever can be moved to N (Neutral). However, the steering wheel will be locked unless the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. To release the shift lock, 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 cover A . 4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock slot, and push down B . 5. Push the shift selector lever button C and move the shift selector lever to N (Neutral) position D while holding down the shift lock. 6. Turn the key to the ON position to unlock the steering wheel. Now the vehicle may be moved to the desired location. Starting and driving 5-9