Nissan Altima Quiz
Starting and driving

Manual transmission (if so equipped)

In this manual: Starting and driving
Illustrated table of contents — 8Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system — 52Instruments and controls — 112Pre-driving checks and adjustments — 64Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems — 128Starting and driving — 55In case of emergency — 18Appearance and care — 24Maintenance and do-it-yourself — 64Technical and consumer information — 63
~1min read

WARNING

● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control.
● Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of control or engine damage.

CAUTION

● Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This may cause clutch damage.

● Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting to help prevent transmission damage.

● Stop your vehicle completely before shifting into R (Reverse).

● When the vehicle is stopped with the engine running (for example, at a stop light), shift to N (Neutral) and release the clutch pedal with the foot brake applied.

Test yourself

A quick Nissan Altima quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.