Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: 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.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of the vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave children, people who require the assistance of others or pets unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.

Manual parking brake (pedal type)

To engage: Firmly depress the parking brake.

To release:

1. Firmly apply the foot brake.

2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.

3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it will release.

4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.

Electronic parking brake (switch type)

The electronic parking brake can be applied or released automatically or by operating the parking brake switch.

Automatic operation

The electronic parking brake will apply automatically if the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position when the brake force is maintained by the automatic brake hold function.

The electronic parking brake is automatically released as soon as the vehicle starts and the accelerator pedal is depressed with the driver’s seat belt fastened.

WARNING

Before leaving the vehicle, move the shift lever to the P (Park) position and check that the electronic parking brake warning light is illuminated to confirm that the electronic parking brake is applied.

The electronic parking brake warning light will remain on for a period of time after the driver’s door is locked.

CAUTION

When parking in an area where the outside temperature is below 32ºF (0ºC), the parking brake, if applied, may freeze in place and may be difficult to release.

For safe parking, it is recommended that you place the shift lever in the P (Park) position and securely block the wheels.

NOTE:

• To keep the electronic parking brake released after the engine is turned off, place the ignition switch in the OFF position, depress the brake pedal and push down the parking brake switch before opening the driver’s door.
• If a malfunction occurs in the electronic parking brake system (for example, due to battery discharge), it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.
• If the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position when the brake force is maintained by the automatic brake hold function, the electronic parking brake will apply automatically.
• If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened when the brake force is maintained by the automatic brake hold function, the electronic parking brake will apply automatically.
• If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position when the brake force is maintained by the automatic brake hold function, the electronic parking brake will apply automatically.

Manual operation

The electronic parking brake will not be automatically applied if the engine is stopped without using the ignition switch (for example, by engine stalling). In such a case, you have to apply the parking brake manually.

To apply: Pull the switch up 1. The indicator light A will illuminate.

To release: With the ignition switch in the ON position, depress the brake pedal and push the switch down 2. The indicator light A will turn off.

Before driving, check that the electronic parking brake indicator light (or PARK) goes out. For additional information, see "Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders".

NOTE:

• A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven without releasing the parking brake. For additional information, see "Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders".
• While the electronic parking brake is applied or released, an operating sound is heard from the lower side of the rear seat. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
• When the electronic parking brake is frequently applied and released in a short period of time, the parking brake may not operate in order to prevent the parking brake system from overheating.

  If this occurs, operate the electronic parking brake switch again after waiting approximately 1 minute.

• If the electronic parking brake must be applied while driving in an emergency, pull up and hold the parking brake switch. When you release the parking brake switch, the parking brake will be released.
• While pulling up the electronic parking brake switch during driving, the parking brake is applied and a chime sounds. The electronic parking brake indicator light in the meter and in the parking brake switch illuminates. This does not indicate a malfunction. The electronic parking brake indicator light in the meter and in the parking brake switch turns off when the parking brake is released.
• When pulling the electronic parking brake switch up with the ignition switch in the OFF or AUTO ACC position, the parking brake switch indicator light will continue to illuminate for a short period of time.