Nissan Sunny Sentra N16 owners manual page 130

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BRAKESYSTEM Thebrakesystemhastwoseparatehydrau- WARNING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM lic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you● While driving on a slippery surface,(ABS) (if so equipped) will still have braking at two wheels.be careful when braking, accelerat- BRAKING PRECAUTIONS ing or downshifting. Abrupt brakingThe anti-lock brake system controls the or accelerating could cause thebrakes at each wheel so the wheels do not Vacuum assisted brakes wheels to skid and result in an acci-lock when braking abruptly or when braking The brake booster aids braking by usingdent. onslippery surfaces. The system detects the enginevacuum.Iftheenginestops,youcan● If the engine is not running or isrotation speed at each wheel and varies the stop the vehicle by depressing the braketurned off while driving, the powerbrake fluid pressure to prevent each wheel pedal. However, greater foot pressure onassist for the brakes will not work.fromlockingandsliding.Bypreventingwheel the brake pedal will be required to stop theBraking will be harder.lockup, the system helps the driver maintain vehicle and stopping distance will be longer. steering control and helps to minimize swerv- Using the brakes ing and spinning on slippery surfaces. Wet brakes Using the system Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedalWhen the vehicle is washed or drivenDepress the brake pedal and hold it down. while driving. This overheats the brakes,throughwater,thebrakesmaygetwet.Asa increases wear on the brake linings andresult, your braking distance will be longerWARNING pads, and reduces gas mileage.and the vehicle may pull to one side duringDonotpumpthebrakepedal.Doingso To help save the brakes and to prevent thebraking. may result in increased stopping dis- brakes from overheating, reduce speed andTodrythebrakes,drivethevehicleatasafetances. downshifttoalowergearbeforegoingdownspeedwhile lightly pressing the brake pedal a slope or long grade. Overheated brakesto heat up the brakes. Do this until theNormal operation mayreducebrakingperformance and could result in loss of vehicle control.brakes return to normal. Avoid driving theThe anti-lock brake system does not oper- vehicle at high speeds until the brakesate at speeds below 3 to 6 MPH (5 to 10 function correctly. km/h). The speeds vary according to road conditions.When the anti-lock system sensesthatoneormorewheelsarecloseto Starting and driving5-19 ZX

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