2014 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 302

DRIVING THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) WARNING ● Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), Ds (Drive Sport) or manual shift mode (if so equipped). Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident. ● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a forward or reverse gear before the engine has warmed up. ● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control. ● Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving. This could cause an accident. ● Ds (Drive Sport) mode - Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to the to Ds (Drive Sport). The position indicator in the meter shows a "Ds". In Ds (Drive Sport) mode, transmission operation changes to ЉSporty" driving shift operation, creating a more aggressive acceleration feeling than the D (Drive) mode and a gear change sensation when the driver accelerates or when using the shift paddles (if so equipped). During Ds (Drive Sport) mode operation, the driver must move the shift lever from Ds mode to D mode and back again to re-select Ds (Drive Sport) mode. ● To cancel the Ds mode, return the shift lever to the D (Drive) position. The transmission returns to the automatic drive mode. The CVT can operate in two manual drive modes: ● M (Manual) mode (if so equipped) - With the shift lever in the Ds (Drive Sport) mode, using the shift paddles (if so equipped) up (+) or down (-) produces noticeable upshifts and downshifts. The position indicator in the meter shows a "M". ● To Ds (Drive Sport) mode return the shift lever to the D (Drive) mode. Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle performance and driving enjoyment. CAUTION ● Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N (Neutral) position while driving. Coasting with the transmission in the N (Neutral) position may cause serious damage to the transmission. ● When stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot brake should be used for this purpose. The CVT in your vehicle is electronically controlled to produce maximum power and smooth operation. The CVT can operate in two different automatic drive modes: ● D (Drive) mode - Move the shift lever to D (Drive), the transmission is in the normal forward automatic driving mode. The position indicator in the meter shows a "D". The D (Drive) mode does not produce a gear change sensation like a traditional automatic transmission. Starting and driving 5-13