2014 Nissan 370Z Owner's Manual - Page 306

. the engine speed lowers to the target engine speed. Rapid clutch engagement before the engine speed lowers to the target engine speed may cause shift shock. When depressing the clutch pedal with the gear engaged: The engine speed is automatically kept at the proper engine speed for the engaged gear. This function will not operate when low (1st) gear is selected. There is a delay between the clutch pedal operation and the S-MODE operation. Make sure the engine speed is adjusted before engaging the clutch again. the timing of the up-shift indicator illumination and the tachometer indication. Suggested up-shift speeds Shown below are suggested vehicle speeds for shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance. Actual up-shift 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 (1,219 m)]: SSD0832 Upshift indicator The up-shift indicator is located in the tachometer and shows the driver the timing to shift into a higher gear by illuminating. The use of the up-shift indicator will help you to upshift at a constant engine speed from any gear. The up-shift indicator will start flashing when the engine speed reaches about 500 rpm before the set figure while driving, and then illuminate after the engine speed reaches the set figure. The engine speed for upshifting can be set on the vehicle information display. See "Trip computer" (P.2-23). There may be a slight difference between Gear change 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th MPH (km/h) 8 (13) 16 (26) 25 (40) 28 (45) 33 (53) Starting and driving 5-19