Automatic brake hold
Starting and driving 5-27
• If any of the following conditions oc- cur, the automatic brake hold func- tion may not function. Have the sys- tem checked promptly. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these conditions could cause the vehicle to move or roll away un- expectedly and result in serious per- sonal injury or property damage.
– A warning message appears in the vehicle information display.
– The indicator light on the auto- matic brake hold switch does not illuminate when the switch is pushed.
• The automatic brake hold function will not be activated if the Slip indica- tor light, electronic parking brake warning light or master warning light illuminate and the chassis control system fault message appears in the vehicle information display.
• To maintain the braking force to keep the vehicle to a standstill, a noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction.
HOW TO ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE HOLD FUNCTION How to activate the automatic brake hold function 1. With the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion, push the automatic brake hold switch O1 . The indicator light on the au- tomatic brake hold switch O2 illuminates.
2. When the automatic brake hold function goes into standby, the automatic brake hold indicator light (white) illuminates.
To use the automatic brake hold function, the following conditions need to be met: • The driver’s seat belt is fastened. • The electronic parking brake is released. • The vehicle is not in the P (Park) position.
NOTE: The automatic brake hold function re- tains the last state even if the engine is restarted.
How to deactivate the automatic brake hold function While the automatic brake hold function is activated, push the automatic brake hold switch to turn off the automatic brake hold indicator light and deactivate the auto- matic brake hold function. To deactivate the automatic brake hold function while the brake force has been maintained by the automatic brake hold function, depress the brake pedal and push the automatic brake hold switch.
WARNING Make sure to firmly depress and hold the brake pedal when turning off the automatic brake hold function while the brake force is applied. When the au- tomatic brake hold function is deacti- vated, the brake force will be released. This could cause the vehicle to move or roll away unexpectedly. Failure to pre- vent the vehicle from rolling may result in serious personal injury or property damage.
HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE HOLD FUNCTION For additional information on using the au- tomatic brake hold function, refer to the instructions outlined in this section.
To maintain braking force automatically With the automatic brake hold function ac- tivated and the automatic brake hold indi- cator light (white) illuminated on the meter, depress the braking pedal to stop the ve- hicle. The brake force is automatically maintained without your foot depressed on the brake pedal. While the brake hold is maintained, the automatic brake hold indi- cator light (green) illuminates on the meter.
To start the vehicle from a standstill With the vehicle not in the P (Park) or the shift lever not in the N (Neutral) position, depress the accelerator pedal while the brake force is maintained. The brake force will automatically be released to restart the vehicle. The automatic brake hold indicator light (white) on the meter illuminates and the automatic brake hold returns to standby.
Parking When the park button is pushed to engage the P (Park) position with the brake force maintained by the automatic brake hold function, the parking brake will automati- cally be applied and the brake force of the automatic brake hold will be released. The automatic brake hold indicator light turns off. When the parking brake is applied with the brake force maintained by the auto- matic brake hold function, the brake force of the automatic brake hold will be re- leased. The automatic brake hold indicator light turns off.
NOTE: • When the vehicle stops, but the brake force is not automatically applied, de- press the brake pedal firmly until the automatic brake hold indicator light (green) illuminates.
Multiple driving modes can be selected by using the Drive Mode Selector.
2WD: TOW, SPORT, STANDARD, ECO, and SNOW To change the mode, push the Drive Mode Selector up or down.
4WD: SAND, MUD/RUT, SNOW, AUTO, ECO, SPORT, and TOW To change the mode, turn the Drive Mode Selector right or left.
NOTE: When the Drive Mode Selector selects a mode, the mode may not switch imme- diately. This is not a malfunction.
The current mode is displayed in the ve- hicle information display. The mode list will appear in the vehicle information display and you can select the mode.
NOTE: The mode list will be turned off in ap- proximately 5 seconds after the mode is selected.
If the driving mode cannot be switched us- ing the Drive Mode Selector when the igni- tion switch is in the ON position, have the system checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING Do not stare at the Drive Mode Selector or the display while driving so that full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
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