Manual transmission -16, Warning, Caution – NISSAN 2011 370Z Roadster - Owner's Manual User Manual
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Black plate (294,1)
Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 27
4. Push down the shift lock
*
B
using a
suitable tool as illustrated.
5. Push the selector lever button
*
C
and move
the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position
*
D
while holding down the shift lock.
Push the ignition switch to the ON position to
unlock the steering wheel (if so equipped). Now
the vehicle may be moved to the desired
location.
For models with a steering wheel lock mechan-
ism:
If the battery is discharged completely, the
steering wheel cannot be unlocked. Do not
move the vehicle with the steering wheel locked.
If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park),
have a NISSAN dealer check the automatic
transmission system as soon as possible.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNING
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
. Do not over-rev the engine when
shifting 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 da-
mage the clutch.
. Fully depress the clutch pedal be-
fore shifting to help prevent trans-
mission 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.
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Shifting
To change gears, or when upshifting or down-
shifting, fully depress the clutch pedal, shift into
an appropriate gear, and then slowly and
smoothly release the clutch pedal.
This vehicle is equipped with a short throw
shifter manual transmission. To ensure smooth
gear changes, be sure to 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 upshift to 2nd,
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gear in sequence accord-
ing to the vehicle speed.
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Starting and driving