2009 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE Owners Manual

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NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Owners Manual 4.Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec-
onds after starting. Do not race the engine
while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.

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NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Owners Manual The CVT is designed so the foot brake
pedal MUST be depressed before shifting
from P (Park) to any drive position while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The shift selector cannot be moved ou

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NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Owners Manual R (Reverse):
CAUTION
To prevent transmission damage, use the
P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when
the vehicle is completely stopped.
Use the R (Reverse) position to back up. Make
sure the vehicl

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NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Owners Manual cThe transmission will automatically down-
shift the gears. (For example, if you select the
3rd range, the transmission will shift down
between the 3rd and 1st gears.)
cMoving the shift selector rapid

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NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Owners Manual To move the shift selector, complete the following
procedure:
1. Push the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover as
shown.
4. Insert

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NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Owners Manual MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so
equipped)
WARNING
cDo not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
cDo not over-rev the engine when shift-
ing to a lower gear. This may cause

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NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Owners Manual For normal acceleration in low altitude areas (less
than 4,000 ft [1219 m]):
For QR25DE:
GEAR CHANGE ACCEL shift
point MPH
(km/h)CRUISE shift
point MPH
(km/h)
1st to 2nd 15 (24) 8 (24)
2nd to 3rd 25 (

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NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Owners Manual WARNING
cBe sure the parking brake is fully re-
leased before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
cDo not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.
cDo