NISSAN 2009 Frontier - Manual (Page 229)

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so
equipped)
WARNING
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
● Do not over-rev the engine when shift-
ing to a lower gear. This may cause a
loss of control or engine damage.
CAUTION
● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving. This may cause clutch
damage.
● Fully depress the clutch pedal before
shifting to help prevent transmission
damage.
● Stop your vehicle completely before
shifting into R (Reverse).
● When the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running (for example, at a stop
light), shift to N (Neutral) and release
the clutch pedal with the foot brake
applied.
Shifting
To change gears, or when upshifting or down-
shifting, 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 lever. If
the clutch pedal is not fully depressed before the
transmission is shifted, a gear noise may be
heard. Transmission damage could occur.
Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd, 3rd,
4th, 5th and 6th gear in sequence according to
vehicle speed.
To back up depress the shift lever and then move
it to the R (Reverse) position after stopping the
vehicle completely.
On the 5-speed manual transmission model, you
cannot shift directly from the 5th gear into R
(Reverse). First shift into N (Neutral), then in to R
(Reverse) after stopping the vehicle completely.
If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R
(Reverse) or 1 (First), shift into N (Neutral), then
release the clutch pedal. Fully depress the clutch
pedal again and shift into R (Reverse) or 1 (First).
If your vehicle is equipped with 4-wheel drive, see
“Transfer case shifting procedures” later in this
section.
5 - speed
WSD0154
6 - speed
LSD0148
Starting and driving 5-17
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Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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