NISSAN 2015 Pathfinder - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Shift lock release

If the battery charge is low or discharged, the
shift lever may not be moved from the P (Park)
position even with the brake pedal depressed
and the shift lever button pushed. To move the
shift lever, perform the following procedure:

1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

LOCK position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Remove the shift lock release cover

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us-

ing a suitable tool.

4. Push down the shift lock release

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using a

suitable tool.

5. Press the shift lever button

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and move the

shift lever to the N (Neutral) position

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while holding down the shift lock release.
The vehicle may be moved to the desired
location. Replace the removed shift lock re-
lease cover after the operation. If the shift
lever cannot be moved out of the P (Park)
position, have a NISSAN dealer check the
CVT system as soon as possible.

WARNING

If the shift lever cannot be moved from the
P (Park) position while the engine is run-
ning and the brake pedal is depressed, the
stop lights may not work. Malfunctioning
stop lights could cause an accident injur-
ing yourself and others.

Overdrive (O/D) OFF switch

When the O/D OFF switch is pushed with the
shift lever in the D (Drive) position, the
light in the instrument panel illuminates. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Overdrive OFF indica-
tor light” in the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.

Use the Overdrive off mode when you need im-
proved engine braking.

To turn off the Overdrive off mode, push the O/D
OFF switch again. The

indicator light will

turn off.

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