Automatic transmission -12 – NISSAN 2008 Titan User Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNING

Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-

tral) to R (Reverse), or L (Low). 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.

Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse)

while the vehicle is moving. This could

cause an accident.

CAUTION

When stopping the vehicle on an uphill

grade, do not hold the vehicle by de-

pressing the accelerator pedal. The foot

brake should be used for this purpose.

Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of control.

The automatic transmission in your vehicle is

electronically controlled to produce maximum

power and smooth operation.

The recommended operating procedures for this

transmission are shown on the following pages.

Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle

performance and driving enjoyment.

Starting the vehicle

1. After starting the engine, fully depress the

foot brake pedal before moving the shift

selector lever out of the P (Park) position.

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

move the shift selector lever into a driving

gear.

3. Release the foot brake, then gradually start

the vehicle in motion.

The automatic transmission is designed so

the foot brake pedal MUST be depressed

before shifting from P (Park) to any drive

position while the ignition switch is in the

ON position.
The shift selector lever cannot be moved

out of P (Park) and into any of the other

gear positions if the ignition key is turned

to the LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the

key is removed.

To move the selector lever:

: Shift while depressing the brake pedal
: Shift without depressing brake pedal

Shifting – console

After starting the engine, fully depress the brake

pedal and move the shift selector lever out of the

P (Park) position.

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Starting and driving

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2008 Titan (tzw)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
10/12/07—debbie

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