Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Parking brake

Nissan Sentra Owners Manual / Starting and driving / 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.
Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle. They could release the parking brake and cause an accident.

To engage: Pull the lever up A .

To release:

Firmly apply the foot brake.
Manual transmission models:

Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.

CVT models: Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.

While pulling up on the parking brake lever slightly, push the button and lower completely B .
Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.

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