The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used
to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on
the driving conditions. There are three
types of drive modes available: 2WD, 4H and
4LO.
The 4WD shift switch electronically controls
the transfer case operation. Rotate the
switch to move between each mode: 2WD,
4H and 4LO.
To change into or out of 4LO, the vehicle
MUST be stationary, move the shift lever
to N (Neutral), and depress the brake
pedal. The switch must be pushed and
turned to select 4LO.
WARNING
•
When parking, apply the parking
brake before stopping the engine
and make sure that the 4WD shift in-
dicator is on and the Automatic
Transmission Park (ATP) warning
light goes off. Otherwise, the vehicle
could unexpectedly move even if the
A/T is in the P (Park) position.
•
The 4LO indicator must stop blinking
and remain illuminated or turn off
before shifting the transmission into
gear. If the shift lever is shifted from
the N (Neutral) position to any other
gear when the 4LO indicator is blink-
ing,
the
vehicle
may
move
unexpectedly.
CAUTION
•
Never shift the 4WD shift switch be-
tween 4LO and 4H while driving.
•
The 4H position provides greater
traction. Avoid excessive speed, as it
will cause increased fuel consump-
tion and higher oil temperatures, and
could damage drivetrain compo-
nents. Speeds over 62 mph (100
km/h) in 4H is not recommended.
•
The 4LO position provides maximum
power and traction. Avoid raising ve-
hicle speed excessively, as the maxi-
mum speed is approximately 31 mph
(50 km/h).
•
When driving straight, shift the 4WD
shift switch to the 2WD or 4H posi-
tion. Do not move the 4WD shift
switch
when
making
a
turn
or
reversing.
•
Do not shift the 4WD shift switch (be-
tween 2WD and 4H) while driving on
steep downhill grades. Use the en-
gine brake and low A/T gears (M1 or
M2) for engine braking.
•
Do not operate the 4WD shift switch
(between 2WD and 4H) with the rear
wheels spinning.
•
Do not drive on dry hard surface
roads in the 4H or 4LO position. Driv-
ing on dry hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO
may cause unnecessary noise and
tire wear. NISSAN recommends driv-
ing in the 2WD position under these
conditions.
•
The 4WD transfer case may not be
shifted between 4H and 4LO at low
ambient
temperatures
and
the
transfer 4LO position indicator may
blink even when the 4WD shift switch
is shifted. After driving for a while
you can change the 4WD transfer
case between 4H and 4LO.
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