In this chapter, automatic transmission models will refer to 4-speed automatic transmission models, and CVT models to continuously variable automatic transmission.
Attention: On models with CVT, it is necessary to change the gearbox oil every 60,000 km. Use special oil for CVT NISSAN NS-1.
Characteristic features of vehicles with automatic transmission
If the selector lever is in position D, 2, 1, L or R while the engine is running, the vehicle will move slowly even without depressing the accelerator pedal due to the engine engaging with the gearbox.
Using this phenomenon, you can move slowly without pressing the gas pedal, adjusting the speed only with the brake pedal.
Caution: Depress the brake pedal firmly to stop. Depress the brake pedal especially firmly when the engine is cold or, for example, when turning on the air conditioner, when the engine speed is higher.
Kick Down Mode
If during a trip you suddenly press the gas pedal all the way, the automatic transmission will automatically switch to a lower gear and the car will accelerate sharply.
Use this effect when overtaking or when hard acceleration is required.