User manual NISSAN FRONTIER-CREW-CAB-2001

[. . . ] Foreword Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle has been delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. [. . . ] The O/D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time. When driving conditions change, depress the overdrive switch to turn the OVERDRIVE on. Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time with the OVERDRIVE off. This reduces fuel economy. Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage. CAUTION Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. Stop your vehicle completely before shifting into R (Reverse). When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running (for example at a stop light), shift to N (Neutral) and release the clutch pedal with the foot brake applied. WDI0049 Shifting To change gears, or when upshifting or downshifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift into the appropriate gear, then release the clutch slowly and smoothly. You cannot shift directly from 5th gear into R (Reverse). First shift into the N (Neutral) position, then into R (Reverse). If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R (Reverse) or 1st, shift into N (Neutral), then release the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch pedal and shift into R (Reverse) or 1st again. Starting and driving 5-15 MANUAL TRANSMISSION WARNING Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control. PARKING BRAKE If your vehicle is equipped with 4-wheel drive, see `` Transfer case shifting procedures for four-wheel drive vehicles'' later in this section. 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 ensure safe operation. Allowable maximum speed in each gear: 2-wheel drive models MPH (km/h) 1st 30 (48) 2nd 55 (88) 3rd 80 (129) 4th & 5th - (-) 4-wheel drive models MPH (km/h) 2H/4H position 1st 25 (40) 2nd 43 (69) 3rd 68 (109) 4th & 5th - (-) 4L position 1st 12 (19) 2nd 22 (35) 3rd 30 (48) 4th & 5th - (-) Suggested up-shift speeds The following table provides suggested speed ranges for shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance. Actual shift ranges should be adjusted for specific road conditions, weather conditions and individual driving habits. Two-wheel drive models and four-wheel drive models (2H and 4H position): Shift from MPH (km/h) 1st to 2nd 15 (24) 2nd to 3rd 25 (40) 3rd to 4th 40 (64) 4th to 5th 45 (72) 4-wheel drive model (4L position): Shift from MPH (km/h) 1st to 2nd 8 (13) 2nd to 3rd 12 (19) 3rd to 4th 20 (32) 4th to 5th 22 (35) WARNING Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident. [. . . ] 6-13 Vehicle security system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 W Warning Air bag warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]