2014 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 275

D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. L (Low): Use this position for maximum engine braking on steep downhill gradients/climbing steep slopes and whenever approaching sharp bends. Do not use the L (Low) position in any other circumstances. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Using a protective cloth on the tip of a 3 mm screwdriver, remove the shift lock release cover. ● If available, a plastic trim tool can also be used. 4. Insert the small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down. 5. Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position while holding down the shift lock release. LSD2193 Shift lock release If the battery charge is low or discharged, the shift lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed and the shift lever button pressed. It will be necessary to jump start or have your battery charged, see "Jump starting" in the "In case of emergency" section. Contact your NISSAN dealer or a professional towing service. To move the shift lever, complete the following procedure: 1. Press the ignition switch to the LOCK position. 6. Push the ignition switch to the ON position to unlock the steering wheel. Now the vehicle may be moved to the desired location. If the shift lever cannot be moved out of P (Park), have a NISSAN dealer check the transmission as soon as possible. WARNING If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position while the engine is running and the brake pedal is depressed, the stop lights may not work. Malfunctioning stop lights could cause an accident injuring yourself and others. 5-18 Starting and driving