Parking brake -18, Suggested maximum speed in each gear, Parking brake – NISSAN 2010 Sentra 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.

MR20DE engine models:

GEAR

MPH (km/h)

1st

27 (44)

2nd

49 (79)

3rd

68 (109)

4th

5th

6th

QR25DE engine models:

GEAR

MPH (km/h)

1st

33 (53)

2nd

53 (86)

3rd

75 (121)

4th

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 selector 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.

PARKING BRAKE

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Starting and driving

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