2005 Nissan Titan Owner's Manual - Page 227

4WD Shift Switch Position Indicator Light Wheels Driven 4WD shift Transfer 4LO position Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure Move the 4WD switch. 2WD 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift position engaged. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO MOVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECT LEVER TO THE N POSITION IN THIS OPERATION. PERFORM THIS OPERATION WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT. Rear wheels 2WD 4 wheels 4H Neutral *1 May blink 4 wheels For driving on dry, paved roads (Economy drive) or state dynamometer I/M testing For driving on rocky, sandy or snow-covered roads Neutral disengages the automatic transmission mechanical parking lock, which will allow the vehicle to roll. Do not leave the transfer shift position in Neutral.*2 For use when maximum power and traction is required (for example: on steep grades or rocky, sandy, muddy roads) 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. With the brake pedal depressed, move the automatic transmission selector lever to the N position. 3. With the brake pedal depressed, push the 4WD shift switch and move it to 4LO or 4H. THE TRANSFER CASE DOES NOT ENGAGE BETWEEN 4H AND 4LO (OR 4LO TO 4H) UNLESS YOU HAVE FIRST STOPPED THE VEHICLE, DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER TO NEUTRAL. *3 4LO Illuminated *1: Before moving the automatic transmission shift lever from neutral, wait until the 4LO indicator light stays on steady. This indicates that the 4WD shift procedure is completed and the transfer gear is correctly set in the 4LO position. If the vehicle is shifted into gear before the indicator is on steady, the transfer gear may grind, not engage correctly or stay in the neutral position. - If the 4WD warning light illuminates, perform the following procedure to return the transfer case to correct operating condition. 1. Turn off the engine by turning the ignition switch OFF . 2. Start the engine. - Check that the 4WD warning light turns off. If the 4WD light illuminates, have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. 3. Apply the parking brake, depress the brake pedal and move the automatic transmission shift selector lever to Neutral position. 4. With the brake pedal depressed, move the 4WD shift switch to desired mode. - Be sure to wait until the transfer gear change completes before shifting the automatic transmission shift selector lever from Neutral position. *2: While changing in and out of 4LO, the ignition key must be ON and the vehicle's engine must be running for a shift to take place and for the indicator lights (4WD shift and 4LO position indicator) to be operable. Otherwise, the shift will not take place and no indicator lights will be on or flashing. *3: Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator light turns on when you shift the 4WD shift switch to 4LO. Starting and driving 5-21