Parking brake
WARNING
• Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident.
• Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle.
• Do not use the shift lever in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of the vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave children, people who require the assistance of others or pets unat- tended in your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature inside a closed ve- hicle on a warm day can quickly be- come high enough to cause a signifi- cant risk of injury or death to people and pets.
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (switch type) The electronic parking brake can be ap- plied or released by operating the parking brake switch.
WARNING
• Before leaving the vehicle, move the
shift position to the P (Park) position and check that the electronic parking brake warning light is illuminated to confirm that the electronic parking brake is applied. The electronic park- ing brake warning light will remain on for a period of time after the driv- er’s door is locked.
CAUTION When parking in an area where the out- side temperature is below 32°F (0°C), the parking brake, if applied, may freeze in place and may be difficult to release. For safe parking, it is recommended that you place the shift lever in the P (Park) position and securely block the wheels.
NOTE: • To keep the electronic parking brake
released after the engine is turned off, place the ignition switch in the OFF po- sition, depress the brake pedal and push down the parking brake switch before opening the driver’s door.
• If a malfunction occurs in the elec- tronic parking brake system (for ex- ample, due to battery discharge), it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Manual operation
To apply: Pull the switch up O1 . The indica- tor light OA will illuminate.
To release: With the ignition switch in the ON position, depress the brake pedal and push the switch down O2 . The indicator light OA will turn off. Before driving, check that the electronic parking brake indicator light ( or PARK) goes out. For additional information, see “Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders” (P. 2-12).
NOTE: • While the electronic parking brake is
applied or released, an operating sound is heard from the lower side of the rear seat. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
• When the electronic parking brake is frequently applied and released in a short period of time, the parking brake may not operate in order to prevent the parking brake system from overheat- ing. If this occurs, operate the elec- tronic parking brake switch again after waiting approximately 1 minute.
• If the electronic parking brake must be applied while driving in an emergency, pull up and hold the parking brake switch. When you release the parking brake switch, the parking brake will be released.
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• While pulling up the electronic parking brake switch during driving, the park- ing brake is applied and a chime sounds. The electronic parking brake indicator light in the meter and in the parking brake switch illuminates. This does not indicate a malfunction. The electronic parking brake indicator light in the meter and in the parking brake switch turns off when the parking brake is released.
• When pulling the electronic parking brake switch up with the ignition switch in the OFF or AUTO ACC position, the parking brake switch indicator light will continue to illuminate for a short period of time.
The automatic brake hold function main- tains the braking force without the driver having to depress the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light or intersection. As soon as the driver de- presses the accelerator pedal again, the automatic brake hold function is deacti- vated and the braking force is released. The operating status of the automatic brake hold can be displayed on the vehicle infor- mation display. For additional information, see “Warning lights, indicator lights and audible remind- ers” (P. 2-12).
WARNING
• The automatic brake hold function is not designed to hold the vehicle on a steep hill or slippery road. Never use the automatic brake hold when the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill or slippery road. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move.
• The automatic brake hold warning may appear in the vehicle informa- tion display to request that the driver retake control by depressing the brake pedal.
• When the automatic brake hold func- tion is activated but fails to maintain the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. If the vehicle unexpectedly moves due to outside conditions, the chime may sound and automatic brake hold warning may illuminate in the vehicle information display.
• Be sure to deactivate the automatic brake hold function when using a car wash or towing your vehicle.
• Make sure to place the shift lever in the P (Park) position and apply the parking brake when parking your ve- hicle, entering or exiting the vehicle, or loading luggage. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move or roll away unexpectedly and result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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