1997 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 115

1997 Nissan Maxima Manual

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PARKING BRAKE 4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out. ¼ Be sure the parking brake is fully released before driving. Failure to do so can cause brake failure and lead to an accident. ¼ Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle. SSD0018 To apply: pull the lever up. To release: 1. Firmly apply foot brake. 2. Manual transmission models: Place the shift lever in the "N" (Neutral) position. Automatic transmission models: Move the selector lever to the "P" (Park) position. 3. While pulling up on the lever slightly, push the button and lower completely. ¼ Do not use the gear shift in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged. ¼ Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle. They could release the parking brake and cause an accident. 4-12

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To apply:
pull the lever up.
To release:
1. Firmly apply foot brake.
2.
Manual transmission models:
Place the shift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
Automatic transmission models:
Move the selector lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
3. While pulling up on the lever slightly, push
the button and lower completely.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning
light goes out.
°
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 gear shift in place of
the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully en-
gaged.
°
Do not leave children unattended in a
vehicle. They could release the park-
ing brake and cause an accident.
SSD0018
PARKING BRAKE
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