1996 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 104

PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS 3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street when parked on a sloping drive way, it is a good practice to turn the wheels as illustrated. 1 ¼ HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: k Turn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. 2 ¼ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: k Turn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. MSD0002 Automatic transmission models: Move the gearshift lever to the "P" (PARK) position. ¼ HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO 3 CURB: k Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from the center of the road if it moves. 4. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position and remove the key. Do not park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags, as they may burn easily. 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 2. Manual transmission models: Place the gearshift lever in the "REVERSE" position. When parking on an uphill grade, place the gearshift lever in the "1st" position. Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into "P" (park) position. Make sure the shift lever has been pushed as far forward as it can go and cannot be moved without depressing the button at the end of the lever. ¼ Never leave the engine running while the vehicle is unattended. ¼ Never leave children unattended in 4-15