WARNING
•
The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) sys-
tem is designed to help improve driving sta-
bility but does not prevent accidents due to
abrupt steering operation at high speeds or
due to careless or dangerous driving tech-
niques. Reduce vehicle speed and be espe-
cially careful when driving and cornering on
slippery surfaces and always drive carefully.
•
If engine related parts such as a muffler are
not standard equipment or are extremely de-
teriorated, the ESP warning light
may illu-
minate.
•
Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabiliser bars and bushings
are not NISSAN-approved or are extremely
deteriorated the ESP system may not operate
properly. This could adversely affect vehicle
handling performance, and the ESP warning
light
may illuminate.
•
If brake related parts such as brake pads, ro-
tors and callipers are not standard equipment
or are extremely deteriorated, the ESP warn-
ing light
may illuminate.
•
When driving on extremely inclined surfaces
such as higher banked corners, the ESP sys-
tem may not operate properly and the ESP
warning light
may illuminate. Do not drive
on these types of roads.
•
When driving on unstable surfaces such as a
turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the ESP
warning light
may illuminate. This is not a
malfunction. Restart the engine after driving
onto a stable surface.
•
If wheels or tyres other than those recom-
mended are used, the ESP system may not
operate properly and ESP warning light
may illuminate.
•
The ESP system is not a substitute for winter
tyres or snow chains on a snow-covered road.
The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system
uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs and
vehicle motion. Under certain driving conditions, the
ESP system helps to perform the following func-
tions.
•
Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip on
one slipping drive wheel so power is transferred
to a non slipping drive wheel on the same axle.
•
Controls brake pressure and engine output to
reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle speed
(traction control function).
•
Controls brake pressure at individual wheels and
engine output to help the driver maintain control
of the vehicle in the following conditions:
– understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the
steered path despite increased steering in-
put)
– oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to cer-
tain road or driving conditions).
The ESP system can help the driver to maintain con-
trol of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss of ve-
hicle control in all driving situations.
When the ESP system operates, the ESP warning
light
in the instrument panel flashes so note the
following:
•
The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to help keep
the vehicle on the steered path.
•
You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and
hear a noise or vibration from under the bonnet.
This is normal and indicates that the ESP system
is working properly.
•
Adjust your speed and driving to the road condi-
tions.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the ESP warn-
ing light
illuminates in the instrument panel. The
ESP system automatically turns off.
The ESP OFF switch is used to turn off the ESP
system. The ESP off indicator
illuminates to
indicate the ESP system is off. When the ESP switch
is used to turn off the system, the ESP system still
operates to prevent one drive wheel from slipping
by transferring power to a non slipping drive wheel.
The ESP warning light
flashes if this occurs. All
other ESP functions are off, and the ESP warning
light
will not flash. The ESP system is automati-
cally reset to on when the ignition switch is placed
in the off position then back to the on position.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESP) SYSTEM (where fitted)
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