Parking brake -21, Suggested maximum speed in each gear, Parking brake – NISSAN 2014 Sentra - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Suggested maximum speed in each
gear

Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not
running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.

Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed
(shown below) in any gear. For level road driving,
use the highest gear suggested for that speed.
Always observe posted speed limits, and drive
according to the road conditions, which will en-
sure safe operation. Do not over-rev the engine
when shifting to a lower gear as it may cause
engine damage or loss of vehicle control.

MRA8DE engine models (6 M/T)

GEAR

km/h (MPH)

1st

48 (30)

2nd

84 (52)

3rd

117 (73)

4th

152 (94)

5th

6th

WARNING

Be sure the parking brake is fully re-

leased 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.

Do not leave children unattended in a

vehicle. They could release the parking
brake and cause an accident.

To engage: Pull the lever up

A

.

To release:

1. Firmly apply the foot brake.

2. Manual transmission models:

Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.

CVT models:

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

3. While pulling up on the parking brake lever

slightly, push the button and lower com-
pletely

B

.

4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning

light goes out.

LIC2651

PARKING BRAKE

Starting and driving

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