2009 Nissan cube Owner's Manual - Page 209

If it is difficult to move the shift lever into the R (Reverse) or 1st gear, shift to the N (Neutral) position, and then release the clutch pedal once. Fully depress the clutch pedal again and shift into the R (Reverse) or 1st gear. For normal acceleration in high altitude areas [over 4,000 ft (1,219 m)]: Gear change 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th MPH (km/h) 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72) 51 (82) Suggested upshift speeds The following are suggested vehicle speeds for shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance. Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road conditions, the weather and individual driving habits. SSD0552 For normal acceleration in low altitude areas [less than 4,000 ft (1,219 m)]: Gear change 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th MPH (km/h) 8 (13) 17 (27) 25 (40) 36 (58) 51 (82) Shifting To change gears, or when upshifting or downshifting, fully depress the clutch pedal, shift into the appropriate gear, then slowly and smoothly release the clutch pedal. Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gear in sequence according to vehicle speed. 1 To back up, pull the shift lever ring * upward and then move it to the R (Reverse) gear after stopping the vehicle completely. The shift lever ring returns to its original position when the shift lever is moved to the N (Neutral) position. Starting and driving 5-19