Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: The parking brake release warning continues sounding,
or does not
sound
Description
• The parking brake warning buzzer sounds continuously during vehicle travel
though the parking brake is
released
• The parking brake warning buzzer does not sound at all even though driving
the vehicle with the parking
brake applied.
Diagnosis Procedure
1. CHECK PARKING BRAKE WARNING LAMP
1. Start the engine.
2. Check the operation of the brake warning lamp by operating the parking brake.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to MWI-176, "Removal and
Installation".
NO >> GO TO 2
2. CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Perform inspection of the parking brake switch signal circuit. Refer to
MWI-49, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
3. CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH UNIT
Perform a unit inspection for the parking brake switch. Refer to MWI-50,
"Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to MWI-176, "Removal and
Installation".
NO >> Replace the parking brake switch.
Description
Light reminder warning does not sound even though headlamp is illuminated.
Diagnosis Procedure
1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHT SWITCH) OPERATION
Check that the headlamps operate n ...
Other materials: Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a
two wheel dynamometer (such as the
dynamometers used by some states
for emissions testing), or similar equipment.
Make sure you inform the test
facility personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with AWD before it is ...
Hazard warning flasher switch
Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emergency
conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
Do not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The VDC system uses various sensors to
monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion.
Under certain driving conditions, the VDC
system helps to perform the following
functions:
Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power
is transferred to a non-slipping drive
w ...