to be fastened.
WARNING:
push down the parking brake switch
before opening the driver’s door.
If a malfunction occurs in the electronic
parking brake system (for example, due
to battery discharge), contact a NISSAN
dealer.
If the shift lever is moved to the “P” (Park)
position when the brake force is main-
tained by automatic brake hold function
(if equipped), the electronic parking brake
will apply automatically. (CVT/DCT model)
If the driver’s seatbelt is unfasten when
the brake force is maintained by auto-
matic brake hold function (if equipped),
the electronic parking brake will apply
automatically.
NOTE:
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A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
without releasing the parking brake. See
“Audible reminders” (P.2-21).
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 overheating. If this
occurs, operate the electronic parking
brake switch again after waiting approxi-
mately 1 minute.
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.
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The electronic parking brake will not be
automatically applied when the engine is
stopped without using the ignition switch
(for example, by engine stalling).
.
Without the vehicle stationary, the elec-
tronic parking brake will not be automa-
tically applied even if the engine is turned
off with the ignition switch.
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.
.
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Before leaving the vehicle, move the shift
lever to the “1” (1st) or “R” (Reverse)
position (for MT model) or “P” (Park)
position (CVT/DCT model) and check that
the electronic parking brake indicator
light is illuminated to confirm that the
electronic parking brake is applied. The
electronic parking brake indicator light
will remain on for a period of time after
the driver’s door is locked.
If the ignition switch is placed in the “OFF”
position when the brake force is main-
tained by automatic brake hold function
(if equipped), the electronic parking brake
will apply automatically.
.
.
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.
Manual operation
While pulling up the electronic parking
brake switch during driving, the parking
brake is applied and a chime sounds. The
electronic parking brake indicator light in
the meter and in the parking brake
switch illuminate. This does not indicate
The electronic parking brake will not be auto-
matically applied if the engine is stopped with-
out using the ignition switch (for example, by
engine stalling). In such a case, you have to
apply the parking brake manually.
CAUTION:
When parking in an area where the outside
temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the parking
brake, if applied, may freeze in place and
may be difficult to release.
To apply: Pull the switch up . The indicator
a
malfunction. The electronic parking
light
will illuminate.
For safe parking, it is recommended that you
place the shift lever in the “1” (1st) or “R”
(Reverse) position (for MT model), or in the “P”
(Park) position (for CVT/DCT model) and
securely block the wheels.
brake indicator light in the meter and in
the parking brake switch turn off when
the parking brake is released.
To release: With the ignition switch in the “ON”
position, depress the brake pedal and push the
switch down . The indicator light
off.
will turn
.
When pulling the electronic parking brake
switch up with the ignition switch in the
“OFF” or “ACC” position, the parking brake
switch indicator light will continue to
illuminate for a short period of time.
Before driving, check that the electronic park-
NOTE:
ing brake indicator light
goes out. For
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To keep the electronic parking brake
released after the engine is turned off,
place the ignition switch in the “OFF”
position, depress the brake pedal and
additional information, see “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders” (P.2-13).
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