Suggested upshift speeds, Suggested maximum speed in each gear – NISSAN 2010 Altima Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual
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To back up, lift up on the shift selector ring
᭺
1
and
then move it to the R (Reverse) position after
stopping the vehicle completely.
The shift selector ring
᭺
1
returns to its original
position when the shift selector is moved to the N
(Neutral) position.
If it is difficult to move the shift selector 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
MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd
8 (24)
2nd to 3rd
17 (27)
3rd to 4th
25 (40)
4th to 5th
36 (58)
5th to 6th
51 (82)
For VQ35DE:
GEAR CHANGE
MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd
9 (14)
2nd to 3rd
19 (30)
3rd to 4th
26 (42)
4th to 5th
31 (50)
5th to 6th
37 (59)
For acceleration in high altitude areas (over
4,000 ft [1219 m]):
For QR25DE:
Gear change
MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd
8 (13)
2nd to 3rd
17 (27)
3rd to 4th
25 (40)
4th to 5th
36 (58)
5th to 6th
51 (82)
For VQ35DE:
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
50 (80)
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 en-
sure safe operation. Do not over-rev the engine
when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause
engine damage or loss of vehicle control.
GEAR
QR25DE
MPH (km/h)
VQ35DE
MPH (km/h)
1st
32 (53)
36 (58)
2nd
59 (95)
58 (93)
3rd
82 (133)
81 (131)
4th
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—
5th
—
—
6th
—
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