NISSAN 2012 Pathfinder - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 347)

When shifting down:
Move the shift selector to the
Ϫ (down) side.
(Shifts to lower range.)
● The transmission will automatically down-
shift the gears. (For example, if you select the
3rd range, the transmission will shift down
between the 3rd and 1st gears.)
● Moving the shift selector rapidly to the same
side twice will shift the ranges in succession.
When canceling the manual shift mode:
Return the shift selector to the D (Drive) position
to return the transmission to the normal driving
mode.
● In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may not shift to the selected gear.
This helps maintain driving perfor-
mance and reduces the chance of ve-
hicle damage or loss of control.
● In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may shift up automatically to a
higher range than selected if the en-
gine speed is too high. When the ve-
hicle speed decreases, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts down and
shifts to 1st gear before the vehicle
comes to a stop.
Shift lock release
If the battery is discharged, the shift selector may
not be moved from the P (Park) position even with
the brake pedal depressed.
To move the shift selector, release the shift lock.
The shift selector can be moved to N (Neutral).
However, the steering wheel will be locked un-
less the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion (for models with a steering lock mechanism).
This allows the vehicle to be moved if the battery
is discharged.
To push the shift lock release, complete the fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-
tion and remove the key (if so equipped)
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover as
shown.
4. Use protective cloth on the tip of a small
screwdriver before inserting it in the shift
lock release slot and push down.
5. Press the shift selector button and move the
shift selector to the N (Neutral) position
while holding down the shift lock release.
Type A
LSD0141
Type B
WSD0214
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