Parking brake -18 – NISSAN 2009 Nissan Altima User Manual
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WARNING
● Be sure the parking brake is fully re-
leased 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 gear shift 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: Type A, firmly depress the parking
brake. Type B, pull the lever up
᭺
A
.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Manual transmission models:
Place the shift selector in the N (Neutral)
position.
CVT models:
Move the shift selector to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
3. Type A, firmly depress the parking brake
pedal and it will release. Type B, while pulling
up on the parking brake lever slightly, push
the button and lower completely
᭺
B
.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning
light goes out.
Type A
LSD0158
Type B
WSD0169
PARKING BRAKE
5-18
Starting and driving
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2009 Altima (alt)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
06/14/08—debbie
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