2015 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 264

brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then move the shift lever into the P (Park) position. R (Reverse): Do not downshift into the 3 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the following speeds in the 3 position. 2WD: 1 (Low gear): Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or slow driving through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. Do not downshift into the 1 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the following speeds in the 1 position. 2WD: 37 MPH (60 km/h) 4H: 37 MPH (60 km/h) 4LO: 12 MPH (20 km/h) CAUTION To prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed to move the shift lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any drive position to R (Reverse). N (Neutral): Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. 3 (Third gear): Use this position for driving up and down long slopes where engine braking would be advantageous. 99 MPH (160 km/h) 4H: 93 MPH (150 km/h) 4LO: 34 MPH (55 km/h) 2 (Second gear): Use this position for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill grades. Do not downshift into the 2 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the following speeds in the 2 position. 2WD: 62 MPH (100 km/h) 4H: 59 MPH (95 km/h) 4LO: 21 MPH (35 km/h) Starting and driving 5-15