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.

Manual transmission (if so equipped)

WARNING Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This may cause a loss of control. Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a lower gear. This may cause a loss of con ...

SPORT mode switch

Adjusts the throttle sensitivity and transmission points (CVT only) to enhance performance. Press the SPORT button on the instrument panel to activate. The SPORT mode indicator light (on the s ...

Other materials:

Front drive shaft boot
Exploded View (LH) Circular clip Dust shield Slide joint housing Snap ring Spider assembly Boot band Boot Shaft Damper band Dynamic damper Circular clip Joint sub-assembly Wheel side (RH) 6M/T Joint sub-assembly Circular clip Boot band Boot Shaft Dam ...

CVT Fluid filter
Exploded View Transaxle assembly CVT fluid filter Fluid filter cover CVT fluid Removal and Installation REMOVAL Remove neighboring parts of CVT fluid filter. Remove fluid filter cover mounting bolt (A). Remove fluid filter cover (1) from transaxle by rotating leftw ...

Parking, license plate and tail lamps are not turned on
Description The parking, license plate and tail lamps do not turn on in with any lighting switch setting. Diagnosis procedure 1.Combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) inspection Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to BCS-72, "Symptom Table ...