Shift lock release

Shift lock release
If the battery is discharged, the shift selector may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed.
To move the shift selector, release the shift lock.
The shift selector can be moved to N (Neutral).
To push the shift lock release, complete the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key 2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock release cover as shown.
4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down.
5. Move the shift selector to the N (Neutral) position while holding down the shift lock release.
6. Now the vehicle may be moved to the desired location.
If the shift selector cannot be moved out of P (Park), have a NISSAN dealer check the transmission as soon as possible.

If the shift selector cannot be moved from the P (Park) position while the engine is running and the brake pedal is depressed, the stop lights may not work. Malfunctioning stop lights could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
See also:
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints
1. Top tether strap anchor (P. 1-26)
2. Rear seat belts (P. 1-13)
3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-41)
4. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1 ...
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered
and used with one vehicle. The new keys must be
registered by a NISSAN dealer prior to use with
the Intelligent Key and NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer ...
