NISSAN 2009 Xterra - Manual (Page 210)

● 4–wheel drive model (4L position):
GEAR CHANGE MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd —
2nd to 3rd —
3rd to 4th —
4th to 5th —
5th to 6th —
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 en-
sure 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.
Allowable maximum speed in each gear:
2–wheel drive models
GEAR MPH (km/h)
1st 35 (56)
2nd 60 (97)
3rd 87 (141)
4th —
5th —
6th —
4–wheel drive models
2H/4H position
GEAR MPH (km/h)
1st 34 (55)
2nd 60 (97)
3rd 87 (140)
4th —
5th —
6th —
4L position
GEAR MPH (km/h)
1st 13 (21)
2nd 22 (36)
3rd 33 (53)
4th 45 (72)
5th 57 (93)
6th —
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