NISSAN 2008 Xterra - Manual (Page 197)

● 4–wheel drive model (4L position):
GEAR CHANGE MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd —
2nd to 3rd —
3rd to 4th —
4th to 5th —
5th to 6th —
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.
Allowable maximum speed in each gear:
2–wheel drive models
GEAR MPH (km/h)
1st 35 (56)
2nd 60 (97)
GEAR MPH (km/h)
3rd 87 (141)
4th —
5th —
6th —
4–wheel drive models
2H/4H position
GEAR MPH (km/h)
1st 34 (55)
2nd 60 (97)
3rd 87 (141)
4th —
5th —
6th —
4L position
GEAR MPH (km/h)
1st 13 (21)
2nd 23 (37)
3rd 33 (54)
4th 45 (73)
5th 57 (93)
6th —
WARNING
● Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
leased before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
● Do not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.
● Do not use the gear shift in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the parking brake is fully engaged.
● Do not leave children unattended in a
vehicle. They could release the parking
brake and cause an accident.
PARKING BRAKE
Starting and driving 5-17
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Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
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