Operation Manual

When shifting down, move the selector le-
ver to the − (down) side. The transmission
shifts to the lower range.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the
meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:
M
1
→
←
M
2
→
←
M
3
→
←
M
4
→
←
M
5
M
5 (5th):
Use this position for all normal forward driv-
ing.
M
4 (4th):
For driving up or down long slopes where
engine braking would be advantageous.
M
3 (3rd) and
M
2 (2nd):
Use for hill climbing or engine braking on
downhill grades.
M
1 (1st):
Use this position when climbing steep
hills slowly or driving slowly through
deep snow, or for maximum engine
braking on steep downhill grades.
When canceling the manual shift mode,
return the selector lever to the D position.
The transmission returns to the normal
driving mode.
O Remember not to drive at high speeds
for extended periods of time in lower
than 4th gear. This reduces fuel
economy.
O Moving the selector lever rapidly to
the same side twice will shift the
ranges in succession.
O 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.
O In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts down to 1st
gear before the vehicle comes to a
stop. When accelerating again, it is
necessary to shift up to the desired
range.
Accelerator downshift
— In D position —
For passing or hill climbing, fully depress
the accelerator pedal to the floor. This
shifts the transmission down into the
lower gear, depending on the vehicle
speed.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, note
that the transmission will be locked in
any of the forward gears according to the
condition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme con-
ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning
and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe
system may be activated. This will occur
even if all electrical circuits are functioning
properly. In this case, push the switch to
the LOCK position and wait for 3 seconds.
Then push the ignition switch back to the
ON position. The vehicle should return to
its normal operating condition. If it does
not return to its normal operating condi-
tion, have an INFINITI dealer check the
transmission and repair if necessary.
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