Starting and driving

Parking brake

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- Be sure the parking brake is fully

- 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 gear shift 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 apply: Fully depress the parking brake pedal 1 .

To apply: Fully depress the parking brake pedal 1 .

To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake 2 .

2. Depress the parking brake pedal 1 and the parking brake will be released.

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

Test yourself

A quick Nissan Rogue quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.