2013 Infiniti EX37 | Owner's Manual - Infiniti Owner Portal - Infiniti USA

DS (Drive Sport) mode
Move the selector lever from D (Drive) to
the left into the manual shift gate. The
transmission position indicator in the
meter shows “DS”.
In the DS (Drive Sport) mode, the transmission
changes to the “sporty” driving shift
operation, creating a more aggressive
acceleration feeling than the D (Drive)
mode and providing a gear change sensation
when the driver accelerates quickly.
When the driver selects the manual shift
mode using the selector lever during the
DS (Drive Sport) mode operation, the driver
must move the selector lever from DS
(Drive Sport) to D (Drive) and back again
to re-select the DS (Drive Sport) mode.
Manual shift mode
When the selector lever is in the DS (Drive
Sport) position, the transmission is ready
for the manual shift mode. Shift ranges can
be selected manually by moving the
selector lever up or down.
When shifting up, move the selector lever
to the + (up) side. The transmission shifts
to the higher range.
When shifting down, move the selector
5-16 Starting and driving
lever to the − (down) side. The transmission
shifts to the lower range.
When canceling the manual shift mode,
return the selector lever to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to the
normal driving mode.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the
meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:
M 1 ? M2 ? M3 ? M4 ? M5 ? M6 ? M7
/ / / / / /
M
7 (7th):
Use these positions for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.
M M
6 (6th) and 5 (5th):
Use this position when driving up long
slopes, or for engine braking when driving
down long slopes.
M M M
4 (4th), 3 (3rd) and 2 (2nd):
Use these positions for hill climbing or
engine braking on downhill grades.
M
1 (1st):
Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or driving slowly through deep
snow, or for maximum engine braking on
steep downhill grades.
. Remember not to drive at high speeds
for extended periods of time in lower
than 7th gear. This reduces fuel economy.
. Moving the selector lever rapidly to the
same side twice will shift the ranges in
succession. However, if this motion is
done rapidly, the second shifting may
not be completed properly.
. In the manual shift mode, the transmission
may not shift to the selected gear
or may automatically shift to the other
gear depending on conditions. This
helps maintain driving performance
and reduces the chance of vehicle
damage or loss of control.
. When the transmission does not shift
to the selected gear, the Automatic
Transmission (AT) position indicator
light (on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display) will blink and the buzzer will
sound.
. In the manual shift mode, the transmission
automatically shifts down to 1st
gear before the vehicle comes to a
stop. When accelerating again, it is
necessary to shift up to the desired