Manual transmission (mt) -18, Warning, Caution – NISSAN 2012 Cube - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Starting and driving

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Shift lock release

If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
selector lever may not be moved from the P
(Park) position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the selector lever button pushed.

To move the selector lever, perform the following
procedure:

1. Models with Intelligent Key system:

Place the ignition switch in the OFF or
LOCK position.

Models without Intelligent Key system:

Place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position, and remove the key if it is inserted.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Remove the shift lock release cover

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using a suitable tool.

4. Push down the shift lock release using a

suitable tool.

5. Push the selector lever button and move the

selector lever to the N (Neutral) position
while holding down the shift lock release.

Place the ignition switch in the ON position. The
vehicle may be moved to the desired location.

Replace the removed shift lock release cover
after the operation.

If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the
P (Park) position, have a NISSAN dealer check
the CVT system as soon as possible.

WARNING

If the selector lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position while the
engine is running and the brake pedal
is depressed, the stop lights may not
work. Malfunctioning stop lights could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT)

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 for a

period of time, for example at a stop
light, shift to N (Neutral) and release
the clutch pedal with the foot brake

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