NISSAN 2010 Z Coupe - Manual (Page 288)

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Model "Z34-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 10
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Paddle shifter
Manual shift mode
When the selector lever is in the manual shift
gate, the transmission is ready for the manual
shift mode. Shift ranges can be selected
manually by moving the selector lever up or
down, or pulling the right-side or left-side
paddle shifter.
When shifting up, move the selector lever to the
+ (up) side or pull the right-side paddle shifter
(+)
*
A . The transmission shifts to the higher
range.
When shifting down, move the selector lever to
the
− (down) side or pull the left-side paddle
shifter ( −)
*
B . The transmission shifts to the
lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode, return
the selector lever to the D (Drive) position. The
transmission returns to the normal driving mode.
When you pull the paddle shifter while in the D
(Drive) position, the transmission will shift to the
upper or lower range temporarily. The transmis-
sion will automatically return to the D (Drive)
position after a short period of time. If you want
to return to the D (Drive) position manually, pull
and hold the paddle shifter for about 1.5
seconds.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the transmission position indicator
in the meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
1 M
?
/ 2 M
?
/ 3 M
?
/ 4 M
?
/ 5 M
?
/ 6 M
?
/ 7
M
7 M (7th):
Use this position for all normal forward driving at
highway speeds.
6 M (6th) and 5 M (5th):
Use these positions when driving up long
slopes, or for engine braking when driving down
long slopes.
4 M (4th), 3 M (3rd) and 2 M (2nd):
Use these positions for hill climbing or engine
braking on downhill grades.
1 M (1st):
Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, or
for maximum engine braking on steep downhill
grades.
. Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time in lower than 7th
gear. This reduces fuel economy.
. Moving the selector lever rapidly to the same
side twice will shift the ranges in succes-
sion.
. 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
vehicle damage or loss of control.
When this situation occurs, the Automatic
Transmission (AT) position indicator light (on
the vehicle information display) will blink and
the buzzer will sound.
. 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.
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