NISSAN 2011 JUKE - Owner's Manual User Manual

Page 231

Advertising
background image

Black plate (231,1)

Model "F15-D" EDITED: 2010/ 6/ 24

SSD0552

Shifting

To change gears, or when upshifting or down-
shifting, fully depress the clutch pedal, shift into
the appropriate gear, then slowly and smoothly
release the clutch pedal.

Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd,
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gear in sequence accord-
ing to vehicle speed.

To back up, pull the shift lever ring

*

1

upward

and then move it to the R (Reverse) gear after
stopping the vehicle completely.

The shift lever ring returns to its original position
when the shift lever is moved to the N (Neutral)
position.

If it is difficult to move the shift lever into the R
(Reverse) or 1st gear, shift to the N (Neutral)
position, and then release the clutch pedal once.
Fully depress the clutch pedal again and shift
into the R (Reverse) or 1st gear.

Suggested upshift speeds

The following are suggested vehicle speeds for
shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions
relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance.
Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road
conditions, the weather and individual driving
habits.

Gear change

MPH (km/h)

1st to 2nd

15 (24)

2nd to 3rd

25 (40)

3rd to 4th

40 (64)

4th to 5th

45 (72)

5th to 6th

50 (80)

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 ensure 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.

Gear

MPH (km/h)

1st

33 (53)

2nd

57 (92)

3rd

79 (127)

4th

5th

6th

Starting and driving

5-21

Advertising