What does the foot brake in the Sylphy mean?
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The automatic transmission models of the Sylphy replace the traditional handbrake with a foot brake. This foot brake is only available in the automatic transmission models of the Sylphy and is located on the left side of the driver's left foot, functioning exactly the same as a handbrake. The usage of the Sylphy's foot brake is as follows: 1. Familiarize yourself with the position of the foot brake, which is located to the left of the accelerator and brake pedals, so do not confuse it with the clutch pedal. 2. Before releasing the foot brake to start the vehicle, first press the brake pedal with your left foot, then press the brake pedal with your right foot. 3. At this point, the foot brake is released, and you can move your right foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator to drive normally.
I've been driving the Sylphy for several years, and the foot brake is that parking brake operated by foot. When you park, just step on that pedal with your foot, and it locks the rear wheels to prevent the car from rolling away. Before starting off, just pull the release lever. The Sylphy is designed this way mainly to save space on the center console, making the front row cleaner and more comfortable. Unlike the manual lever parking brake, it's more effortless to use, especially suitable for urban commuting and long drives. The downside? If you forget to release it before driving, you might hear a squeaking sound or feel slower acceleration, but it's not a big deal—just release the lever promptly. I recommend making it a habit to step on the foot brake every time you park, and press it firmly on steep slopes. I've also accidentally stepped on it before and had to restart the engine. Overall, the Sylphy's foot brake is simple and practical, reducing hand operations, and compared to electronic parking brakes, it's more reliable and less prone to failure. New drivers might find it unfamiliar at first, but with a few more drives, it becomes second nature. This design is really thoughtful and worth learning from by other car models.
As an average car owner, I didn't understand what the foot brake meant when I first bought my Nissan Sylphy. Later, through practice, I realized it's a foot-operated device for parking. When stopping on a slope or at a red light, gently pressing that pedal with your right foot activates it, and it's even safer when used with the electronic parking brake. Once, I forgot to release the foot brake in a parking lot and only realized something was wrong when the car felt sluggish to move—pulling the small lever fixed it. The Sylphy's design makes the interior more spacious without the nuisance of a hand lever, making it ideal for family use. The foot brake's cable structure is reliable but occasionally requires maintenance, such as checking if the pedal moves smoothly to avoid jamming. When recommending it to friends, I've mentioned how worry-free and cost-effective it is compared to expensive electronic parking brake repairs. Overall, the Sylphy's foot brake is a great parking aid, and after getting familiar with its operation through a few steps, it becomes second nature.
