Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Automatic brake hold (if so equipped)

The automatic brake hold function maintains the braking force without the driver having to depress the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light or intersection. As soon as the driver depresses the accelerator pedal again, the automatic brake hold function is deactivated and the braking force is released. The operating status of the automatic brake hold can be displayed. For additional information, see "Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders".

To use the automatic brake hold function, the following conditions need to be met:

• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The electronic parking brake is released.
• The shift lever is not in the P (Park) position.
• The vehicle is not stopped on a steep hill.

WARNING

• The automatic brake hold function is not designed to hold the vehicle on a steep hill or slippery road. Never use the automatic brake hold when the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill or slippery road. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move.
• When the automatic brake hold function is activated but fails to maintain the vehicle at a stand still , depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. If the vehicle unexpectedly moves due to outside conditions, the chime may sound and automatic brake hold warning may illuminate in the vehicle information display.
• Be sure to deactivate the automatic brake hold function when using a car wash or towing your vehicle.
• Make sure to place the shift lever in the P (Park) position and apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle, entering or exiting the vehicle, or loading luggage. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move or roll away unexpectedly and result in serious personal injury or property damage.
• If any of the following conditions occur, the automatic brake hold function may not function. Have the system checked promptly. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these conditions could cause the vehicle to move or roll away unexpectedly and result in serious personal injury or property damage.
  • A warning message appears in the vehicle information display.
  • The indicator light on the automatic brake hold switch does not illuminate when the switch is pushed.
• The automatic brake hold function will not be activated if the slip indicator light, electronic parking brake warning light or master warning light illuminate and the chassis control system fault message appears in the vehicle information display.
• To maintain the braking force to keep the vehicle to a standstill, a noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction.

How to activate/deactivate the automatic brake hold function

For additional information on activating and deactivating the automatic brake hold function, refer to the instructions outlined in this section.

How to activate the automatic brake hold function

1. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push the automatic brake hold switch 1.

The indicator light on the automatic brake hold switch 2 illuminates.

2. When the automatic brake hold function goes into standby, the automatic brake hold indicator light (white) illuminates.

To use the automatic brake hold function, the following conditions need to be met:

• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The electronic parking brake is released.
• The shift lever is not in the P (Park) position.
• The vehicle is not stopped on a steep hill.

NOTE:

The automatic brake hold functions resets to OFF every time the ignition switch is switched from the OFF position to the ON position.

How to deactivate the automatic brake hold function

While the automatic brake hold function is activated, push the automatic brake hold switch to turn off the automatic brake hold indicator light and deactivate the automatic brake hold function. To deactivate the automatic brake hold function while the brake force has been maintained by the automatic brake hold function, depress the brake pedal and push the automatic brake hold switch.

WARNING

Make sure to firmly depress and hold the brake pedal when turning off the automatic brake hold function while the brake force is applied. When the automatic brake hold function is deactivated, the brake force will be released. This could cause the vehicle to move or roll away unexpectedly. Failure to prevent the vehicle from rolling may result in serious personal injury or property damage.

How to use the automatic brake hold function

For additional information on using the automatic brake hold function, refer to the instructions outlined in this section.

To maintain braking force automatically

With the automatic brake hold function activated and the automatic brake hold indicator light (white) illuminated on the meter, depress the braking pedal to stop the vehicle.

The brake force is automatically maintained without your foot depressed on the brake pedal. While the brake hold is maintained, the automatic brake hold indicator light (green) illuminates on the meter.

To start the vehicle from a standstill

With the shift lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position, depress the accelerator pedal while the brake force is maintained.

The brake force will automatically be released to restart the vehicle.

The automatic brake hold indicator light (white) illuminates and the automatic brake hold returns to standby.

Parking

When the shift lever is in the P (Park) position with the brake force maintained by the automatic brake hold function, the parking brake will automatically be applied and the brake force of the automatic brake hold will be released. The automatic brake hold indicator light turns off. When the parking brake is applied with the brake force maintained by the automatic brake hold function, the brake force of the automatic brake hold will be released. The automatic brake hold indicator light turns off.

NOTE:

• Under the following conditions, the parking brake will automatically be applied and the brake force of the automatic brake hold will be released:
  • The braking force is applied by the automatic brake hold function for 3 minutes or longer.
  • The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
  • The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
  • If a malfunction occurs in the automatic brake hold function.
• When the vehicle stops, but the brake force is not automatically applied, depress the brake pedal firmly until the automatic brake hold indicator light (green) illuminates.