NISSAN 2010 Sentra User Manual

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Manual shift mode (if so equipped)

When the manual shift mode button

᭺

pressed with the vehicle stopped or while driving,

the transmission enters the manual shift mode.

Shift ranges can be selected manually using the

paddles on the steering wheel

᭺

and

᭺

In the manual shift mode, the shift range is dis-

played on the position indicator in the meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
M1

←→ M2 ←→ M3 ←→ M4 ←→ M5 ←→ M6

M6 (6th):

Use this position for all normal forward driving at

highway speeds.
M5 (5th):

Use this position when driving up long slopes, or

for engine braking when driving down long

slopes.
M4 (4th), M3 (3rd) and M2 (2nd):

Use for hill climbing or engine braking on downhill

grades.

M1 (1st):

Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly

or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or

mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep

downhill grades.

● Remember not to drive at high speeds for

extended periods of time in lower than M6

range. This reduces fuel economy.

When shifting up:
Pull the +

᭺

paddle on the steering wheel

towards you. (Shifts to higher range.)
When shifting down:
Pull the

᭺

paddle on the steering wheel

towards you. (Shifts to lower range.)

● Pulling the same paddle twice will shift the

ranges in succession. However, if this mo-

tion is rapidly done, the second shifting may

not be completed properly.

When canceling the manual shift mode:
Press the manual shift mode button

᭺

to return

the transmission to the normal driving mode.

● 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 ve-

hicle damage or loss of control.

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