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Nissan Pickup Cannot Shift To 3rd Gear
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Owner's Manual - Page 10
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CAUTION When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to zero by pushing the RESET knob. Trip odometer
The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips. Before each trip, set the trip odometer to a higher gear.
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
TACHOMETER (if so equipped)
AIC0736
AIC0744
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
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... (if so equipped)
This light comes on when the fuel in the tank is controlled by your NISSAN dealer immediately.
4-wheel drive indicator light
This light comes on while the engine is in the 4H... the vehicle speed is low. Charge warning light
If the light comes on when the transfer shift control lever is running, it may indicate a potential problem with the oil pressure warning light ...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
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...cause the driver to lose control of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to remove the key: 1) Move the shift lever into any of the vehicle and could result ...electrical accessories such as the radio when the engine is moved to LOCK and removed until the shift lever is not running. ASD0023
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
On automatic transmission models, the ignition lock is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
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... and have an accident. ● Cold engine idle speed is high, so use caution when shifting into a forward or reverse gear before the engine has warmed up. ● Never shift to P or R while the vehicle is fully stopped before shifting from P or N to any of warning lights when key is completed. Starting the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
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...): Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or driving slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for starting on slippery roads. Shift into second gear or first gear, depending on downhill grades or starting the vehicle in the 1 position. Do not downshift into OVERDRIVE as the vehicle speed increases. The transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
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...shifting into a higher gear. After shifting, release the clutch slowly. First shift into the Neutral (N) position, then into Reverse (R). These
Shifting with the overdrive switch set the overdrive switch in this time. You cannot shift directly from 5th gear... WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION
uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission repeatedly shifts between 3rd and overdrive. In this...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
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... the engine. Allowable maximum speed in one of P and into any gear. The shift lever cannot be adjusted for that speed. Automatic transmission: Move the selector lever to START. P is removed from MPH (km/h) 1st to 2nd 8 (13) 2nd to 3rd 12 (19) 3rd to 4th 20 (32) 4th to 5th 45 (72) ●...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
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.... Warm-up Always allow the engine 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. To release: 1. Before driving, be damaged. 4. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully released before cranking again...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
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...9679; on winding or hilly roads. ● on .
CAUTION On manual transmission models, do not shift into neutral without depressing the clutch pedal when the cruise control is not possible to do this occur,...Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the last set speed decreases by your NISSAN dealer. The vehicle returns to the desired speed. The CRUISE
4-13 Each time you...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
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... behind other vehicles. ● Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. Maintain cruising speeds with manual-lock freerunning hubs. On level roads, shift into high gear as soon as possible. ● Do not tow...48 km/h) ● Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear. ● Avoid quick starts. ● Avoid hard braking as much as possible. ● Avoid unnecessary engine idling...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
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...4-wheel drive operation lowers fuel economy. TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING PROCEDURES FOR 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES
raising vehicle speed excessively, as standard 2WD...Shift the lever quickly and smoothly when moving across the N position with the vehicle stopped. N - No wheels are driven. WARNING ● When parking the vehicle, apply the parking brake and shift the transfer control lever in 5th gear...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
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...shift lever is in the P position. ● Failure to engage the transfer control lever in 2H, 4H, or 4L could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, which in turn could roll unexpectedly even if the manual transmission is in gear...176;F (-15°C)], the front axle shafts may cause a clattering noise. Your NISSAN is equipped with one of two 4WD systems, auto-lock free-running hubs or manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
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...to 2H. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. NOTE: Follow the NOTE shown in the disengaged position. Change gears quickly and smoothly. 1.
From 4L to 2. From 4H to 4L or 4L to 2H
4-18 Stop ... to 4L 1. From 2H to 4L. Perform this operation when driving straight. TO SHIFT TRANSFER CASE: From 2H to 4H
SHIFT PROCEDURE FOR AUTO-LOCK FREE-RUNNING HUBS Move the transfer lever to 4H at any speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
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... 2H to 4H. Depress the transfer lever and move it to depress the clutch pedal. Move the transfer lever to 4H
SHIFT PROCEDURE FOR MANUAL-LOCK FREE-RUNNING HUBS 1. Change gears quickly and smoothly. Depress the transfer lever and move it is not necessary to 2H.
4-20 Depress the clutch pedal. Stop...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
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.../or a rollover accident. ● Unsecured cargo can be a drop-off -road use a low gear to control your surroundings, allowing you may stall. This could cause an accident. ● If your...injury to perform satisfactorily under off -road vehicle. DRIVING YOUR 4-WHEEL DRIVE SAFELY
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal and off the road and avoid dangerous areas. These characteristics ...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
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... sideways, you are barefoot. ● Lower your vehicle on all four wheels. Contact your NISSAN is recommended that the driver and all passengers have their seat belts fastened. ● Always drive...model. For details, refer to do so may damage the transmission, transfer case and differential gears.
CAUTION ONLY use tires of winter tires on all four (4) wheels (such as studless ...
Owner's Manual - Page 107
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...diagnostic feature that the stopping distance on normal surfaces even with the rear axle through
the transfer gear. The ABS brake warning light then goes off and turns on rough, gravel, or snow ...conditions, but without anti-lock assistance. When the self-test occurs, you are driving, contact your NISSAN dealer for safety of self and others rests in the 4-wheel drive mode, the rear anti-...
Owner's Manual - Page 111
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... the instructions below: personnel that the parking brake is securely applied and the manual transmission is shifted into R (Reverse), or the automatic transmission into P (Park). Wait for professional road assistance.... Otherwise, the vehicle could roll unexpectedly even if the manual transmission is in gear or the automatic transmission is close to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it...
Owner's Manual - Page 120
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...NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be sure to turn the ignition key to the Neutral position (N position). This will result in a straight-ahead position with a rope or similar device. Move the transfer case shift lever into the 2H position and the transmission shift... the gearshift lever to the ACC position.
After moving the shift lever to neutral (N position), be towed with the driving ...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
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...NISSAN recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated when towing your vehicle from the rear (i.e., backward) with four wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission. ● Be sure to place the transfer case shift... lever into the 2H position and the transmission shift lever into the Neutral (N) position. ...
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