User Manual - Page 311

For 2021 ALTIMA SEDAN.

Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
L(Low)
Use this position for engine braking on
steep downhill gradients/climbing steep
slopes and whenever approaching sharp
bends. Do not use the L (Low) position in
any other circumstances.
Manual shift mode (if so
equipped)
When the shift lever is in the D (Drive) posi-
tion and the drive sport mode switch is
pushed, the transmission is ready for the
manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be
selected manually by pulling the right-side
or left-side paddle shifter.
When shifting up, pull the right side paddle
shifter (+)
O
B
. The transmission shifts to the
higher range.
When shifting down, pull the left side
paddle shifter (−)
O
A
. The transmission
shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode,
push the drive sport mode switch. The
transmission returns to the normal driving
mode. When you pull the paddle shifter
while in the D (Drive) position with the drive
sport mode switch pushed, the transmis-
sion will shift to the upper or lower range
temporarily. The transmission will auto-
matically return to the drive sport mode
after a short period of time. If you want to
return to the drive sport mode manually,
pull and hold the paddle shifter for about
1.5 seconds.
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:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
M8 (8th) and M7 (7th)
Use this position for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.
M6 (6th) and M5 (5th)
Use this position when driving up long
slopes or for engine braking when driving
down long slopes.
LSD2914
Starting and driving 5-21
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...