NISSAN 2015 Xterra - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 265)

Shift lock release
If the battery is discharged, the shift lever may not
be moved from the P (Park) position even with the
brake pedal depressed.
To move the shift lever, release the shift lock. The
shift lever can be moved to N (Neutral). However,
the steering wheel will be locked unless the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position (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 lever to the N (Neutral) posi-
tion while holding down the shift lock re-
lease.
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 lever cannot be moved out of P (Park),
have a NISSAN dealer check the automatic
transmission system as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the
P (Park) position while the engine is run-
ning and the brake pedal is depressed, the
stop lights may not work. Malfunctioning
stop lights could cause an accident injur-
ing 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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