Parking brake -19, Suggested maximum speed in each gear, Parking brake – NISSAN 2012 Frontier - Owner's Manual User Manual
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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.
Allowable maximum speed in each gear:
2–wheel drive models (QR25DE engine)
GEAR
MPH (km/h)
1st
34 (54)
2nd
58 (94)
3rd
89 (144)
4th
—
5th
—
2–wheel drive models (VQ40DE engine)
GEAR
MPH (km/h)
1st
35 (56)
2nd
60 (97)
3rd
87 (141)
4th
—
5th
—
4–wheel drive models (VQ40DE engine)
2H/4H position
GEAR
MPH (km/h)
1st
33 (54)
2nd
58 (93)
3rd
84 (135)
4th
—
5th
—
6th
—
4L position
GEAR
MPH (km/h)
1st
12 (20)
2nd
22 (35)
3rd
32 (51)
4th
43 (70)
5th
55 (89)
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 shift selector 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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