User manual INFINITI M45 2004

[. . . ] Foreword Your INFINITI represents a new way of thinking about vehicle design. It integrates advanced engineering and superior craftsmanship with a simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated with traditional Japanese culture. The result is a different notion of luxury and beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel with the INFINITI -- from the way it looks and drives to the high level of retailer service. [. . . ] When shifting the shift lever to the manual shift gate, the position indicator first displays M4 (Fourth) Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows: M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep downhill grades. Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended periods of time in lower than M4 range. When shifting up: Move the selector lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts to higher range. ) When shifting down: Move the selector lever to the - (down) side. (Shifts to lower range. ) The transmission will automatically shift the gears between the 1st and the selected range. (For example, if you select the 3rd range, the transmission will shift up or down between the 1st and 3rd gears. ) Moving the selector lever rapidly to the same side twice will shift the ranges in succession. When canceling the manual shift mode: Return the selector lever to the D position to return the transmission to the normal driving mode. In the manual shift mode, the transmisStarting and driving SSD0248 R (Reverse): Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped when selecting R (Reverse). The brake pedal must be depressed to move the selector lever from P (Park), N (Neutral), or any drive position to R (Reverse). N (Neutral): Neither forward or reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. M5 (Fifth): Use this position for all normal forward driving. M4 (Fourth): For driving up or down long slopes where engine braking would be advantageous. M3 (Third) and M2 (Second): Use for hill climbing or engine braking on down hill grades. M1 (First): 5-11 sion may not shift to the selected gear. This helps maintain driving performance and reduces the chance of vehicle damage or loss of control. In the manual shift mode, the transmission may shift up automatically to a higher range than selected if the engine speed is too high. When the vehicle speed decreases, the transmission automatically shifts down and shifts to 1st gear before the vehicle comes to a stop. If it is necessary to park the vehicle, push the shift lock release button, then move the shift lever to the P (Park). To push the shift lock release button, follow the procedure as illustrated. If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park), have your INFINITI dealer check the automatic transmission system as soon as possible. WARNING SSD0249 Shift lock release If the battery is discharged, the selector lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed. To move the selector lever, push the shift lock release button while depressing the foot brake and applying the parking brake. [. . . ] 7-2 Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Weights (See dimensions and weights) . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Wheel/tire size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]