Parking brake -20, Suggested maximum speed in each gear, Parking brake – NISSAN 2014 Versa Note - Owner's Manual User Manual
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For quick acceleration in low altitude areas and
high altitude areas (over 4,000 ft [1219 m]):
Gear change
MPH (km/h)
1st to 2nd
15 (24)
2nd to 3rd
25 (40)
3rd to 4th
40 (64)
4th to 5th
45 (72)
5th
—
Suggested maximum speed in each
gear
Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not
running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.
Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed
(shown below) in any gear. For level road driving,
use the highest gear suggested for that speed.
Always observe posted speed limits, and drive
according to the road conditions, which will en-
sure safe operation. Do not over-rev the engine
when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause
engine damage or loss of vehicle control.
GEAR
MPH (km/h)
1st
29 (47)
2nd
53 (85)
3rd
78 (125)
4th
—
5th
—
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 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 parking brake lever up
᭺
A
.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Manual transmission models:
Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
WSD0048
PARKING BRAKE
5-20
Starting and driving