2010 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 342

The CVT can operate in two manual drive modes: ● M (Manual) mode - With the shift selector in the manual shift gate Ds (Drive Sport) mode, M (Manual) mode can be selected by moving the shift selector up (+) or down (-) or using the shift paddles (if so equipped) up (+) or down (-). In M mode, the transmission will produce noticeable upshifts and downshifts. The position indicator in the meter shows a "M". ● Temporary M (Manual) shift mode - With the shift selector in the D (Drive) mode and if the shift paddle is moved + (up) or - (down), the transmission will temporarily switch to the M (Manual) mode. If the shift paddles are not used after 5 - 10 seconds, the transmission will return to the D (Drive) mode. ● To cancel the M (Manual) mode and return to the D (Drive) mode, press and hold either shift paddle for 3 - 5 seconds. Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment. NOTE: Engine power may be automatically reduced to protect the CVT if the engine speed increases quickly when driving on slippery roads or while being tested on some dynamometers. Starting the vehicle 1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot brake pedal before moving the shift selector out of the P (Park) position. 2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and move the shift selector into a driving gear. 3. Release the foot brake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion. 4. Stop the vehicle completely before shifting the shift selector to the P (Park) position. The CVT is designed so the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed before shifting from P (Park) to any drive position while the ignition switch is in the ON position. The shift selector cannot be moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK or ACC position. WSD0242 To move the shift selector: Push the button while depressing the brake pedal Push the button to shift Shift without pushing button Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and move the shift selector from P (Park) to any of the desired shift positions. Starting and driving 5-13