NISSAN 2006 Altima - Manual (Page 185)

On the 6–speed manual transmission to back up,
lift up on the collar just below the shift lever and
then move it to the R (Reverse) position after
stopping the vehicle completely.
If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R
(Reverse) or 1 (1st), shift into N (Neutral), then
release the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch
pedal again and shift into R (Reverse) or 1 (1st).
Suggested upshift speeds
The following are suggested vehicle speeds for
shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions
relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance.
Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road
conditions, the weather and individual driving
habits.
For normal acceleration in low altitude areas (less
than 4,000 ft [1219 m]):
For QR25DE:
GEAR CHANGE ACCEL shift
point MPH
(km/h)
CRUISE shift
point MPH
(km/h)
1st to 2nd 15 (24) 15 (24)
2nd to 3rd 25 (40) 18 (29)
3rd to 4th 36 (58) 30 (48)
4th to 5th 40 (64) 39 (62)
For VQ35DE:
GEAR CHANGE ACCEL shift
point MPH
(km/h)
CRUISE shift
point MPH
(km/h)
1st to 2nd 13 (21) 13 (21)
2nd to 3rd 23 (37) 16 (26)
3rd to 4th 33 (53) 27 (44)
4th to 5th 39 (63) 36 (58)
For VQ35DE SE-R:
GEAR CHANGE ACCEL shift
point MPH
(km/h)
CRUISE shift
point MPH
(km/h)
1st to 2nd 13 (21) 13 (21)
2nd to 3rd 23 (37) 16 (26)
3rd to 4th 33 (53) 27 (44)
4th to 5th 39 (63) 36 (58)
5th to 6th
For quick acceleration in low altitude areas and
high altitude areas (over 4,000 ft [1219 m]):
Gear change MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd 15 (24)
2nd to 3rd 25 (40)
3rd to 4th 40 (64)
4th to 5th 45 (72)
5th to 6th*
*6 Speed available on SE-R models only.
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,
6 - speed
LSD0133
Starting and driving 5-13
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REVIEW COPY— 2006 Altima (l30)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
02/23/06—arosenma
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