Nissan Pathfinder: Starting and driving - Parking brake

Basic information

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.

Electronic parking brake (switch type)

Basic information

The electronic parking brake can be applied or released by operating the parking brake switch.

WARNING Before leaving the vehicle, move the shift position to the P (Park) position and check that the electronic parking brake warning light is illuminated to confirm that the electronic parking brake is applied. The electronic parking brake warning light will remain on for a period of time after the driver's door is locked.

CAUTION When parking in an area where the outside temperature is below 32ºF (0ºC), the parking brake, if applied, may freeze in place and may be difficult to release.

For safe parking, it is recommended that you place the shift lever in the P (Park) position and securely block the wheels.

NOTE:

• To keep the electronic parking brake released after the engine is turned off, place the ignition switch in the OFF position, depress the brake pedal and push down the parking brake switch before opening the driver's door.
• If a malfunction occurs in the electronic parking brake system (for example, due to battery discharge), it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.
• Under the following conditions the electronic parking brake will automatically be applied and the braking force of the automatic brake hold will be released:
  • The automatic brake hold indicator light turns off.
  • The braking force is applied by the automatic brake hold function for 3 minutes or longer.
  • The vehicle is in the P (Park) position.
  • The electronic parking brake is applied manually.
  • The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
  • The driver's door is opened.
  • The ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
  • A malfunction occurs in the automatic brake hold function.

MANUAL OPERATION

To apply: Pull the switch up 1. The indicator light A will illuminate.

To release: With the ignition switch in the ON position, depress the brake pedal and push the switch down 2. The indicator light A will turn off.

Before driving, check that the electronic parking brake indicator light ( or PARK) goes out.

NOTE:

• While the electronic parking brake is applied or released, an operating sound is heard from the lower side of the rear seat. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
• When the electronic parking brake is frequently applied and released in a short period of time, the parking brake may not operate in order to prevent the parking brake system from overheating.

  If this occurs, operate the electronic parking brake switch again after waiting approximately 1 minute.

• If the electronic parking brake must be applied while driving in an emergency, pull up and hold the parking brake switch. When you release the parking brake switch, the parking brake will be released.
• While pulling up the electronic parking brake switch during driving, the parking brake is applied and a chime sounds. The electronic parking brake indicator light in the meter and in the parking brake switch illuminates. This does not indicate a malfunction. The electronic parking brake indicator light in the meter and in the parking brake switch turns off when the parking brake is released.
• When pulling the electronic parking brake switch up with the ignition switch in the OFF or AUTO ACC position, the parking brake switch indicator light will continue to illuminate for a short period of time.

Driving the vehicleNissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual