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hill gradient. Overheated brakes may reduce brak-ANTI-LOCKBRAKINGSYSTEM(ABS)and varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent each ing performance and could result in loss of vehicle wheel from locking and sliding. By preventing each control. WARNING wheel from locking, the system helps the driver to CAUTION maintain steering control and helps to minimise • The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a so-swerving and spinning on slippery surfaces. While driving on a slippery surface, be carefulphisticated device, but it cannot prevent acci-Using the system when braking, accelerating or downshifting.dents resulting from careless or dangerous Abrupt braking actions or sudden accelerationdriving techniques. It can help maintain ve-Depressthebrakepedalandholditdown.Depress could cause the wheels to skid and result in anhicle control during braking on slippery sur-the brake pedal with firm steady pressure, but do accident. faces. Remember that stopping distancesnot pump the brakes. The ABS will operate to pre- Beawarethat brakes will fade if repeated heavymayalso be longer on rough, gravel or snowventthewheelsfromlockingup.Steerthevehicleto brake applications are made. covered roads, or if you are using snowavoid obstacles. chains. Always maintain a safe distance from Driving uphill the vehicle in front of you. Ultimately, theWARNING When starting on a steep gradient, it is sometimesdriver is responsible for safety. • Tyre type and condition may also affect brak-Donot pump the brake pedal. Doing so may in- difficult to operate the brake (AT models) or both the crease the stopping distance. brake and clutch (MT models). Use the handbrakeing effectiveness. to hold the vehicle. Do not slip the clutch (MT mod-– Whenreplacing tyres, install the specifiedSelf-test feature els). When ready to start, slowly release the hand-size of tyres on all four wheels.The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric brake while depressing the accelerator pedal and– Wheninstalling a spare tyre, make sure itpumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The releasing the clutch (MT models) or depressing theis the proper size and type as specified oncomputer has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests accelerator pedal (AT models). the tyreplacard.See“Vehiclethe system each time you start the engine and move Driving downhill identification”inthe“9.Technicalthe vehicle at a low speed in forward or reverse. information” section for the tyre placardWhen the self-test occurs, you may hear a “clunk” Theenginebrakingaction is effective for controllinglocation.noiseand/orfeelapulsationinthebrakepedal.This the vehicle while descending hills. is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If the The gear lever (MT models) should be placed in a– Fordetailed information, see “Wheels andcomputersensesamalfunction,itswitchestheABS gear position low enough to obtain sufficient enginetyres”inthe“8.Maintenanceandoff and illuminates the ABS warning light on the braking. do-it-yourself” section. instrument panel. The brake system then operates For AT models, the 2 (Second) or 1 (First) gearThe Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls thenormally, but without anti-lock assistance. should be selected. brakes so that the wheels do not lock during hardIf the ABS warning light illuminates during the self- braking or when braking on slippery surfaces. Thetest or while driving, have the vehicle checked by a system detects the rotation speed at each wheelNISSANdealer or qualified workshop. 5-28 Starting and driving

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