WARNING
•
If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the steer-
ing will not work. The steering will be harder
to operate.
•
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist for the steering will cease operation.
You will still have control of the vehicle but
the steering will be harder to operate.
The electric power steering system is designed to
provide power assist while driving to operate the
steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly or
continuously while parking or driving at a very low
speed, the power assist for the steering wheel will
be reduced. This is to prevent overheating of the
electric power steering system and protect it from
getting damaged. While the power assist is re-
duced, steering wheel operation will become heavy.
When the temperature of the electric power steer-
ing system goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering
wheel operations that could cause the electric
power steering system to overheat.
You may hear a sound when the steering wheel is
operated quickly. However, this is not a malfunc-
tion.
If the electric power steering warning light
illu-
minates while the engine is running, it may indicate
the electric power steering system is not functioning
properly and may need servicing. Have the electric
power steering system checked by a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop. (See “Electric power steer-
ing warning light” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.)
When the electric power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, the power assist
for the steering will cease operation. You will still
have control of the vehicle. However, greater steer-
ing effort is needed, especially in sharp turns and at
low speeds.
The brake system has two separate hydraulic cir-
cuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still have
braking ability at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the ve-
hicle by depressing the foot brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the footbrake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle. The stopping distance
will be longer.
If the engine is not running or is turned off while driv-
ing, the power assisted brakes will not function.
Braking will be harder.
WARNING
Do not coast with the engine stopped.
When the brake pedal is depressed slowly and
firmly, you may hear a clicking noise and feel a slight
pulsation. This is normal and indicates that the Brake
Assist System is operating.
Using brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the footbrake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake linings/pads faster, and increase fuel con-
sumption.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the brakes
from overheating, reduce speed and downshift to a
lower gear before going down a slope or long grade.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
BRAKE SYSTEM
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