Parking brake -17, Suggested upshift speeds, Suggested maximum speed in each gear – NISSAN 2008 Sentra User Manual
Page 211: Parking brake
To back up, lift up on the shift lever ring
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1
and
then move it to the R (Reverse) position after
stopping the vehicle completely.
The shift lever ring returns to its original position
when the shift lever is moved to the N (Neutral)
position.
If it is difficult to move the shift lever 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).
Suggested upshift speeds
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 condi-
tions, the weather and individual driving habits.
GEAR CHANGE
MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd
8 (13)
2nd to 3rd
17 (27)
3rd to 4th
25 (40)
4th to 5th
36 (58)
5th to 6th
51 (82)
Suggested maximum speed in each
gear
Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not
running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.
Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed
(shown below) in any gear. For level road driving,
use the highest gear suggested for that speed.
Always observe posted speed limits, and drive
according to the road conditions, which will en-
sure safe operation. Do not over-rev the engine
when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause
engine damage or loss of vehicle control.
MR20DE engine models:
GEAR
MPH (km/h)
1st
27 (44)
2nd
49 (79)
3rd
68 (109)
4th
—
5th
—
6th
—
QR25DE engine models:
GEAR
MPH (km/h)
1st
33 (53)
2nd
53 (86)
3rd
75 (121)
4th
—
5th
—
6th
—
WARNING
● Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
leased before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
● Do not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.
● Do not use the gear shift in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the parking brake is fully engaged.
● Do not leave children unattended in a
vehicle. They could release the parking
brake and cause an accident.
PARKING BRAKE
Starting and driving
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2008 Sentra (sen)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
01/22/08—debbie
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