NISSAN PRESAGE: What is that A/T switch for?

Presage from Japanese to English

SECOND GENERATION NISSAN PRESAGE

The second generation Presage debuted in 2003 with a transformable seven or eight seat configuration. Rear side doors were changed from swinging to sliding. The new Presage is built on the L-class platform, which is also used for the Nissan Teana mid-size car.

Engines are also taken from the Teana, a 2.5-litre four-cylinder and a 3.5-litre V6 gasoline engine. These engines are mated with a four-speed automatic transmission or a sequential CVT.

The main advantage of the second generation of this Japanese car is its comfortable and transformable interior. For easier reversing, there is a rear view camera.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

What is that A/T switch for?

For Nissan Presage owners (that can't read Japanese) ever wondered what the A/T switch located to the left of the steering wheel is for?

Well it is actually referred to as the AT Mode switch, it allows the driver to select from 3 differing driving modes.

Mode 1: AUTO (switch level), for normal driving which automatically selects ECONOMY or POWER mode in response to the amount and speed of accelerator pedal depression.

Mode 2: POWER (switch up), used for rapid acceleration or uphill driving. the shifting speeds in each gear change to ones somewhat higher than those of the AUTO mode.

Mode 3: SNOW (switch down), used for standing starts on slippery (snowy, sandy) roads. The driving force changes in accordance with the slippery road condition when the accelerator pedal is depressed. Engine torque will be provided moderately in response to accelerator pedal depression.

To cancel the SNOW mode while driving, select a mode other than SNOW mode and take your foot off the accelerator pedal once. The mode will change to the selected mode.

TIP: Accelerator Down-shift - in the D position.

For passing or climbing hills, floor the accelerator pedal. This in turn shifts the transmission down into a lower gear, depending on the cars speed.

Happy driving

- Eric