Shift-up Indicator Setting Indication

With ignition switch ON position, trip computer displays shift-up indicator setting according to trip computer setting switch signal from unified meter and A/C amp. Shift-up indicator in combination meter is setting according to trip computer setting switch signal from unified meter and A/C amp.

Fig 1: Setting Indication Of Shift-Up Indicator

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

The shift-up indicator setting indication is used to set the desired engine speed (rpm) for the shift-up indicator (situated in the tachometer) to illuminate. When the engine speed approaches or reaches the set figure, the shift-up indicator will flash or illuminate to show the driver the timing for shifting into a higher gear. The shift-up indicator will start flashing when the engine speed is within 500 rpm of the set figure while driving, and then illuminate after the engine speed reaches the set figure. The figure of engine speed can changed between 2, 000 and 8, 000 rpm by pressing trip computer setting switch. Pressing the trip computer setting switch for less than approximately 1 second will add the figure by 100 rpm. If pressing for more than approximately 1 second, the figure will increase by 500 rpm.

For example, you can use the shift-up indicator when driving as follows:

• If the maximum engine speed is desired, set the figure at 6, 600 rpm. (The indicator starts flashing from about 6, 100 rpm and comes on steady at 6, 600 rpm.)
• If the maximum acceleration performance is desired, set the figure at 4, 800 rpm. (The indicator starts flashing from about 4, 300 rpm and comes on steady at 4, 800 rpm.)