NISSAN 2008 Titan User Manual

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The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to

select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the

driving conditions. There are three types of drive

modes available, 2WD, 4H and 4LO.
The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the

transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to

move between each mode, 2WD, 4H and 4LO.
To change into or out of 4LO, the vehicle
MUST be stationary, shift the automatic
transmission selector lever to neutral, and
depress the brake pedal. The switch must
be pushed and turned to select 4LO.

WARNING

When parking, apply the parking brake

before stopping the engine and make

sure that the 4WD shift indicator light is

on and the ATP warning light goes off.

Otherwise, the vehicle could unexpect-

edly move even if the automatic trans-

mission is in the P position.

The 4LO indicator light must stop blink-

ing and remain illuminated or turn off

before shifting the transmission into

gear. If the transmission selector is

shifted from the “N” position to any

other gear when the 4LO indicator light

is blinking, the vehicle may move

unexpectedly.

CAUTION

Never shift the 4WD shift switch be-

tween 4LO and 4H while driving.

The 4H position provides greater trac-

tion. Avoid excessive speed, as it will

cause increased fuel consumption and

higher oil temperatures, and could

damage

drivetrain

components.

Speeds over 62.5 MPH (100 km/h) in 4H

is not recommended.

The 4LO position provides maximum

power and traction. Avoid raising ve-

hicle speed excessively, as the maxi-

mum speed is approximately 31 MPH

(50 km/h).

When driving straight, shift the 4WD

shift switch to the 2WD or 4H position.

Do not move the 4WD shift switch when

making a turn or reversing.

Do not shift the 4WD shift switch (be-

tween 2WD and 4H) while driving on

steep downhill grades. Use the engine

brake and low automatic transmission

gears (D1 or D2) for engine braking.

Do not operate the 4WD shift switch

(between 2WD and 4H) with the rear

wheels spinning.

Do not drive on dry hard surface roads

in the 4H or 4LO position. Driving on dry

hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO may cause

unnecessary noise and tire wear.

NISSAN recommends driving in the

2WD position under these conditions.

The 4WD transfer case may not be

shifted between 4H and 4LO at low am-

bient temperatures and the transfer

4LO position indicator light may blink

even when the 4WD shift switch is

shifted. After driving for a while you can

change the 4WD transfer case between

4H and 4LO.

When driving on rough roads,

● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4LO.
● Drive carefully according to the road surface

conditions.

Starting and driving

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