NISSAN 2011 Xterra - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 211)

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 placed in 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.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover as
shown.
4. Use a protective cloth on the tip of a small
screwdriver before inserting it in the shift
lock release slot and pushing down.
5. Move the shift selector to the N (Neutral)
position while holding down the shift lock
release.
6. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
to unlock the steering wheel (for models with
a steering lock mechanism).
7. Now the vehicle may be moved to the de-
sired location.
If the shift selector cannot be moved out of P
(Park), have a NISSAN dealer check the auto-
matic transmission system as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the shift selector 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. Malfunction-
ing stop lights could cause an accident
injuring yourself and others.
Accelerator downshift
— in D position —
For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel-
erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis-
sion down into a lower gear, depending on the
vehicle speed.
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