NISSAN 2009 Quest User Manual

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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 out of the P (Park) position.

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and

move the shift selector 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 cannot be moved out of P
(Park) and into any of the other gear posi-
tions if the ignition key is turned to the
LOCK, OFF or ACC position or if the key is
removed.

To move the shift selector:

Push the button while depressing the brake
pedal

Push the button to shift

Shift without pushing button

Shifting

After starting the engine, fully depress the brake
pedal and move the shift selector out of the P
(Park) position.

WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the selector
lever is in any position while the engine is
not running. Failure to do so could cause
the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll
away and result in serious personal injury
or property damage.

If the key is turned to the OFF or ACC position for
any reason while the vehicle is in N (Neutral), or
any D (Drive) position, the shift selector cannot
be moved to P (Park). Additionally, the key cannot
be turned to the LOCK position and be removed
from the ignition switch. If this occurs, perform
the following steps:

1. Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is

stopped.

2. Turn the key to the ON position.

3. Depress the foot brake pedal.

4. Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N

(Neutral) to restart the vehicle (P is pre-
ferred). Move the shift selector lever to P
(Park) to park the vehicle and turn the igni-
tion key to the LOCK position to remove the
key.

WSD0161

5-10

Starting and driving

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2009 Quest (van)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
07/17/08—debbie

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