Nissan Ariya: Parking brake

Basic information

WARNING

• Never drive the vehicle with the parking brake applied. The brake will overheat and fail to operate and will lead to an accident.
• Never release the parking brake from outside the vehicle. If the vehicle moves, it will be impossible to push the foot brake pedal and will lead to an accident.
• Never use the shift lever in place of the parking brake. When parking, be sure the parking brake is fully applied.
• 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.

1. Apply
2. Release
3. Indicator light

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

Automatic operation

The electronic parking brake is automatically released as soon as the vehicle starts while the accelerator pedal is depressed under the following conditions.

• While the EV system is running.
• When the shift position is in the D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position.
• When the driver's door is closed.

The electronic parking brake is automatically released within 5 seconds after the shift position is placed in the D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position even if the driver's door is opened. Be sure to close the door before starting the vehicle.

WARNING

Before leaving the vehicle, place the shift position in 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 (0º C), the electronic 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 position in the P (Park) position and securely block the wheels.

NOTE

• To keep the electronic parking brake released after the EV system is turned off, place the power 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 to contact a NISSAN certified ARIYA dealer.
• Under the following conditions, the electronic parking brake will automatically be applied and the brake force of the automatic brake hold function 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 power switch is placed in the OFF position.
  • A malfunction occurs in the automatic brake hold function.
• Make sure that the electronic parking brake system warning light is OFF before starting the vehicle.

Manual operation

Basic information

To apply: When the vehicle is stopped, pull the parking brake switch 2 up. (The electronic parking brake will apply even if the power switch is placed in the OFF position.) The indicator light A on the switch and the electronic parking brake warning light PARK or (red) will illuminate.

To release: With the power switch in the ON position, depress the brake pedal and push the parking brake switch down 1.

The indicator light and A the electronic parking brake warning light (red) will turn off.

Before driving, check that the electronic parking brake warning light (red) turns off.

For additional information, see "Warning lights, indicator lights and audible reminders".

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 electronic parking brake system warning light may blink and the electronic parking brake may not operate in order to prevent the electronic parking brake system from overheating. If this occurs, operate the 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 electronic parking brake will be released.
• While pulling up the parking brake switch during driving, the electronic parking brake is applied and a chime sounds. The electronic parking brake warning light (red) and the indicator light on the parking brake switch illuminate.

  This does not indicate a malfunction. The electronic parking brake warning light (red) and the indicator light on the parking brake switch will turn off when the electronic parking brake is released.

• When pulling the parking brake switch up with the power switch in the OFF position, the indicator light on the parking brake switch will continue to illuminate for a short period of time.

When towing a trailer (AWD models)

Depending on the weight of the vehicle and trailer and the steepness of the slope, there may be a tendency for the vehicle to move backwards when starting from a standstill. When this occurs, you can use the parking brake switch in the same way as a conventional lever type parking brake.

Before starting on sloping roads when towing a trailer, be sure to read the following to prevent the vehicle from moving backward unintentionally.

• Release the parking brake switch as soon as the EV system is delivering enough torque to the wheels.