2012 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 331

1 and To back up, lift up on the shift selector ring ᭺ then move it to the R (Reverse) position after stopping the vehicle completely. 1 returns to its original The shift selector ring ᭺ position when the shift selector is moved to the N (Neutral) position. For VQ35DE: GEAR CHANGE 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th MPH (km/h) 9 (14) 19 (30) 26 (42) 31 (50) 37 (59) If it is difficult to move the shift selector into R (Reverse) or 1 (1st), shift into N (Neutral), then release the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch pedal again and shift into R (Reverse) or 1 (1st). For acceleration in high altitude areas (over 4,000 ft [1219 m]): For QR25DE: 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) Suggested up-shift speeds LSD0180 Shifting To change gears or when upshifting or downshifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift into the appropriate gear, then release the clutch slowly and smoothly. To ensure smooth gear changes, fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift selector. If the clutch pedal is not fully depressed before the transmission is shifted, a gear noise may be heard. Transmission damage may occur. Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th up to 6th gear in sequence according to vehicle speed. 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. For normal acceleration in low altitude areas (less than 4,000 ft [1219 m]): For QR25DE: GEAR CHANGE 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th MPH (km/h) 8 (24) 17 (27) 25 (40) 36 (58) 51 (82) For VQ35DE: 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) 50 (80) 5-18 Starting and driving