from locking and sliding. By preventing each wheel
from locking, the system helps the driver maintain
steering control and helps to minimise swerving and
spinning on slippery surfaces.
USING SYSTEM
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. Depress
the brake pedal with firm steady pressure, but do
not pump the brakes. The ABS will operate to pre-
vent the wheels from locking up. Steer the vehicle to
avoid obstacles.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so may re-
sult in increased stopping distances.
SELF-TEST FEATURE
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests
the system each time you start the engine and move
the vehicle at a low speed in forward or reverse.
When the self-test occurs, you may hear a “clunk”
noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This
is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If the
computer senses a malfunction, it switches the ABS
off and illuminates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the self-
test or while driving, have the vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
NORMAL OPERATION
The ABS operates at speeds above 5 to 10 km/h
(3 to 6 MPH). The speed varies according to road
conditions.
When the ABS senses that one or more wheels are
close to locking up, the actuator rapidly applies and
releases hydraulic pressure. This action is similar to
pumping the brakes very quickly. You may feel a
pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise from
under the bonnet or feel a vibration from the actua-
tor when it is operating. This is normal and indicates
that the ABS is operating properly. However, the
pulsation may indicate that road conditions are haz-
ardous and extra care is required while driving.
When leaving your vehicle unoccupied:
•
Always take the key with you - even when leav-
ing the vehicle in your own garage.
•
Close all windows completely and lock all doors.
•
Always park your vehicle where it can be seen.
Park in a well lit area during the night.
•
If the security system is equipped, use it - even
for a short period.
•
Never leave children or pets in the vehicle unat-
tended.
•
Never leave valuables inside the vehicle. Always
take valuables with you.
•
Never leave the vehicle documents in the ve-
hicle.
•
Never leave articles on a roof rack. Remove them
from the rack and keep and lock them inside the
vehicle.
•
Never leave the spare key in the vehicle.
VEHICLE SECURITY
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