Nissan Maxima VI 6 A34 owners manual page 204

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Thisprocedureisdescribedinthevehicleserviceing abruptly or when braking on a slippery road.If the light comes on during the self-test or while manual and can be performed by a NISSANThus, difficult steering and swerving of the ve-driving, take the vehicle to a NISSAN dealer for dealer. hicle due to locked wheels is minimized. Therepair. ANTI-LOCKBRAKESYSTEM(ABS) system detects the wheel rotation rate and elec- tronically controls the pressure applied to eachWARNING Theanti-lockbrakesystemcontrolsthebrakessobrake.Slightvibrationonthebrakepedalaccom-● Theanti-lock brake system is a sophis- the wheels do not lock when braking abruptly orpanied by noise usually occurs while the ABSticated device, but it cannot prevent ac- when braking on slippery surfaces. The systemsystem is operating. Such vibration and noisecidents resulting from careless or dan- detects the rotation speed at each wheel andencounteredduringabruptbrakingisnotaprob-gerous driving techniques. It can help varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent eachlem, but indicates that the system is functioningmaintainvehiclecontrolduringbraking wheel from locking and sliding. By preventingproperly. However, the pulsation may indicateonslipperysurfaces,butrememberthat wheel lockup, the system helps the driver main-thatroadconditionsarehazardousandextracarethe stopping distance on slippery sur- tain steeringcontrolandhelpstominimizeswerv-is required while driving.faces will be longer than on normal ing and spinning on slippery surfaces.Self-test feature surfaces even with the anti-lock brake Using the system system. Stopping distances may also Theanti-lockbrakesystemconsistsofelectronicbelongeronrough,gravelorsnowcov- Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.sensors and hydraulic solenoids controlled by aered roads, or if you are using tire computer.Thecomputerhasabuilt-indiagnosticchains.Tiretypeandconditionmayalso WARNING feature that tests the system each time you startaffect braking effectiveness. Always theengineandmovethevehicleatalowspeedinmaintain a safe distance from the ve- Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing soforward or reverse. When the self-test occurs,hicle in front of you. Ultimately, the re- may resultin increasedstopping sponsibility for safety of self and others distances. youmayheara‘‘clunk’’noiseand/orfeelapulsa-rests in the hands of the driver. tion in the brake pedal. This is normal and is not Normal operation an indication of any malfunction. If the computer● Tiretypeandconditionoftiresmayalso The anti-lock brake system does not operate atsenses any malfunction, it switches the anti-lockaffect braking effectiveness. speeds below3-6MPHkm/h)(5-1. (The0brake system off and turns on the ABS brake● When replacing tires, install the speci- speeds vary according to road conditions.)warning light on the instrument panel. The brakefied size of tires on all four wheels. When driving, the anti-lock brake system con-system then operates normally, but without anti- trols the wheels so they will not lock when brak-lock assistance. 5-18 Starting and driving ZREVIEWCOPY—2006Maxima(max) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/22/05—tbrooksX

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