Nissan Altima: Suggested up-shift speeds
The following are suggested vehicle speeds for shifting into a higher gear. These suggestions relate to fuel economy and vehicle performance. Actual upshift speeds will vary according to road conditions, the weather and individual driving habits.
For normal acceleration in low altitude areas (less than 4,000 ft [1219 m]):
For QR25DE:
For VQ35DE:
For acceleration in high altitude areas (over 4,000 ft [1219 m]):
For QR25DE:
For VQ35DE:
Shifting
To change gears or when upshifting or downshifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift into the appropriate gear, then release the clutch slowly and smoothly. To ensure smooth gear changes, f ...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 ...See also:
Overview (Radio with CD)
A. VOL/
• Turns the system on or off
and adjusts the volume.
B. FAV
• Opens the favorites list.
C. Buttons 1 to 6
• Saves and selects favorite
stations.
D. INFO
• Radio: Shows av ...
If the Engine Overheats
The pointer of your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange under most conditions.
If it climbs to the red mark, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep ...
Shift Lever Override
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
...