To reverse, proceed as follows:
1) Stop thevehicle.
2) Move theshift lever into the N(Neutral) posi-
tion.
3) Pull the shift lever up, push it to the left and
thenpullitback.
When theshift lever is in the R(Reverse) posi-
tion, either the RearView monitor (where fitted)
or the ultrasonic parking sensor (where fitted)
will be activated. Fordetails, see
“RearView moni-
tor (where fitted)” in the “4. Display screen, heater
andair conditioner,and audio system” section
or
“Around View Monitor (where fitted) ” in the “4. Dis-
play screen,heater and air conditioner,and audio
system” section
or
“Parking sensor system (where
fitted)” later in thissection
.
If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R(Re-
verse) or 1st. Shift into N(Neutral), then release
the clutch pedal. Fullydepressthe clutch pedal
againand shift into R(Reverse) or 1st.
TheECO stop/start function is not available
when reverse gearisengaged. Forfurther infor-
mation on the ECOstop/startfunction; see
“ECO
Stop/StartSystem (where fitted)” later in thissection
.
DRIVINGWITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
CAUTION
•
Thecold engine idle speed is high, so usecaution
whenshifting into aforward orreverse gearbefore
theengine has warmed up.Ifthe engine speed is
above the idling speed and youengagetransmis-
sion position DorR,the vehicle could pullaway
suddenly.There is ariskofanaccident.
•
Avoidrevving up the engine while the vehicle is
stopped. Thiscould causeunexpected vehicle
movement.
WARNING
Theautomatic transmission switchestoneutral posi-
tion Nwhen youswitchoff the engine The vehicle may
rollaway. There is ariskofanaccident.
After switching off the engine, alwaysswitchtopark-
ing position P(Park). Prevent the parked vehicle from
rolling away by applyingthe parking brake.
Drivingprecautions
•
Never shift to either the P(Park) or R(Reverse)
position while the vehicle is moving forward and P
(Park)orD(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. Thi
sc
ould
ca
us
eana
cc
ident, or damage
the transmission.
•
Except in an emergency,donot shift to the N(Neu-
tral)position while driving. Coasting with the
transmission in the Nposition maycause serious
damagetothe transmission.
•
Startthe engine in the P(Park) or N(Neutral) posi-
tion. The enginewillnot startinany other shift
leverposition.If it does,have yourvehicle checked
by an INFINITI centre or qualified workshop.
•
Do notdepressthe accelerator pedal while shift-
ing from P(Park) or N(Neutral) to R(Reverse), D
(Drive) or Manual shift modes position. Alwaysde-
pressthe brakepedal until shifting is completed.
•
On an uphillgrade, do not hold the vehicle by de-
pressing the accelerator pedal. The brakeshould
be used for thispurpose, in order to hold the ve-
hicle in placeand to prevent overheating of the
transmission.
•
Shiftinto the N(Neutral) position and apply the
parkingbrake when at astandstillfor longer than
ashortwaiting period.
•
Keep the engineatidlingspeed while shiftingfrom
the N(Neutral) position to any driving position.
Bear in mind that power transmission between
the engine and the transmission is interrupted
whenthe engine is switched off.Toprevent the
vehicle from rolling away:
•
When the engine is switched off and the vehicle is
stationary, pressthe P(Park) button.
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ga
nd driving
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