Owner`s manual

Overdrive switch
Each time your vehicle is started, the trans-
mission is automatically reset to overdrive on.
ON: For normal driving the Overdrive
switch is engaged. The transmission
is upshifted into Overdrive as the
vehicle speed increases.
The overdrive does not engage until the
engine has warmed up.
OFF: For driving up and down long slopes
where engine braking would be ad-
vantageous, push the overdrive
switch. The O/D OFF light illumi-
nates. When cruising at a low speed
or climbing a gentle slope, you may
feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the
transmission shifts between 3rd and
overdrive repeatedly. In this case,
press the overdrive switch. The O/D
OFF indicator light comes on at this
time.
When driving conditions change, press the
overdrive switch again. The O/D OFF indicator
light goes out.
Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time with the O/D OFF
light illuminated. This reduces the fuel
economy.
Fail-safe
When the Fail-safe operation occurs, the next
time the key is turned to the ON position, the
O/D OFF light will blink for approximately 8
seconds after coming on for 2 seconds. While
the vehicle can be driven under these circum-
stances please note that the gears in the
automatic transmission will be locked in third
gear.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel
spinning and subsequent hard braking,
the Fail-safe system may be activated.
This will occur even if all electrical cir-
cuits are functioning properly. In this
case, turn the ignition key OFF and wait
for 3 seconds. Then turn the key back to
the ON position. The vehicle should re-
turn to its normal operating condition. If
itdoesnotreturntoitsnormaloperating
condition have your INFINITI retailer
check the transmission and repair if
necessary.
SIS0055
STARTING AND DRIVING
5-16
Z 01.9.13/JR50-D X