2010 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 317

Ds (Drive sport): When the shift selector is shifted from the D (Drive) position to the manual shift gate, the transmission enters the Ds (Drive Sport) mode. Moving the shift selector to the Ds (Drive Sport) position allows smooth acceleration or deceleration on a hilly road by moving into a lower gear automatically. When canceling the Ds mode, return the shift selector to the D (Drive) position. The transmission returns to the normal driving mode. in the meter. When shifting the shift selector to the manual shift gate, the position indicator displays 1 (first) up to 6 (sixth) depending on vehicle speed. Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows: 1⇔ 2 ⇔ 3 ⇔ 4 ⇔ 5 ⇔ 6 M6 (6th): Use this position for all normal forward driving at highway speeds. M5 (5th): WSD0249 Manual shift mode When the shift selector is in the Ds (Drive Sport) position, the transmission is ready for the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected manually by moving the shift selector up (+) or down (-). To cancel the Ds mode, return shift selector to the D (Drive) position. The transmission returns to automatic driving mode. When the shift selector is shifted from D (Drive) to the manual shift gate A with the vehicle stopped or while driving, the transmission enters the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected manually. In the manual shift mode, the shift range is displayed on the position indicator Use this position when driving up long slopes, or for engine braking when driving down long slopes. M4 (4th), M3 (3rd) and M2 (2nd): Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades. M1 (1st): 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. ● Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than 6 range. This reduces fuel economy. 5-14 Starting and driving