NISSAN 2009 Maxima - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 19)

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal. Move the shift
selector out of the P (Park) position. The CVT can operate in two
different automatic drive modes:
Ⅲ D (Drive) mode - When the shift selector is moved to D (Drive),
the transmission is in the normal forward automatic driving
mode. The position indicator in the meter shows a “D”. The D
(Drive) mode does not produce a gear change sensation like a
traditional automatic transmission.
Ⅲ Ds (Drive Sport) mode - Move the shift selector from D (Drive) to
the left into the manual shift gate. The position indicator in the
meter shows a “Ds”. In Ds (Drive Sport) mode, transmission
operation changes to
ЉSporty” driving shift operation, creating a
more aggressive acceleration feeling than the D (Drive) mode
and a gear change sensation when the driver accelerates
quickly. When the driver selects M (Manual) mode ratio with shift
selector or shift paddles (if so equipped) during Ds (Drive Sport) mode operation, the
driver must move the shift selector from Ds mode to D mode and back again to re-select
Ds (Drive Sport) mode.
– To cancel the Ds (Drive Sport) mode, return the shift selector to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to the normal automatic driving mode.
Ⅲ Moving the shift selector or the shift paddles (if so equipped) + (up) or – (down), will
disengage the Ds (Drive Sport) mode and put the transmission into M (Manual) shift
mode. Once the shift selector or shift paddles have been moved, the position indicator
in the meter shows one of the following : “M1”, “M2”, “M3”, “M4”, “M5” or “M6”.
NOTE: The transmission in your vehicle requires a special fluid available only at your
NISSAN dealer. No other fluid will meet the exact requirements of the CVT.
MANUAL SHIFT MODE
Ⅲ With the shift selector in the manual shift
gate Ds (Drive Sport) mode, M (Manual)
mode can be selected by moving the shift
selector up (+) or down (-) or by using the
shift paddles (if so equipped).
Ⅲ In M (Manual) mode, the transmission will
produce noticeable upshifts and down-
shifts.
Ⅲ In the M (Manual) mode, shift range is displayed in the position indicator. The position
indicator shows a “M”.
Ⅲ When shifting up, move the shift selector to the + (up) side or move the shift paddle (if
so equipped) on the steering wheel to the + (up) side . (Shifts to higher range.)
Ⅲ When shifting down, move the shift selector to the - (down) side or move the shift
paddle on the steering wheel to the - (down) side . (Shifts to lower range.)
Ⅲ In manual shift (M) mode, the transmission automatically shifts down to M1 (first) before
the vehicle comes to a stop. When accelerating again, it is necessary to shift to the
desired range.
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