Nissan Versa

 sedan Owners Manual

Starting and driving
Parking brake

WARNING

• 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 shift lever in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully engaged.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of the vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave children, people who require the assistance of others or pets unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.

To engage: Pull the parking brake lever up A .

To release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake.

2. Manual transmission models: Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) / Automatic transmission models: Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.

3. While pulling up on the parking brake lever slightly, push the button B and lower the lever completely.

4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.

Precautions when starting and driving

Ignition switch (if so equipped)

Push-button ignition switch (if so equipped)

Before starting the engine

Starting the engine (models without NISSAN Intelligent Key system)

Starting the engine (models with NISSAN Intelligent Key system)

Driving the vehicle

Parking brake

Cruise control (if so equipped)

Break-in schedule

Fuel efficient driving tips

Increasing fuel economy

Parking/parking on hills

Power steering

Brake system

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system (if so equipped)

Cold weather driving