Nissan Tiida Versa owners manual page 208

text version of content this owner's manual page from owners manual to the vehicle Nissan Tiida, year of production 2006 - 2012:

POWERSTEERING BRAKESYSTEM YoumayhearasoundwhenthesteeringwheelisThe brake system has two separate hydraulic WARNING operated quickly. However, this is not a malfunc-circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still ● If the engine is not running or is turnedtion. have braking at two wheels. off while driving, the power assist forIf the electric power steering warning light PSBRAKEPRECAUTIONS the steering will not work. Steering willilluminates while the engine is running, it may beharder to operate. indicate the power steering system is not func-Vacuumassisted brakes ● Whenthepowersteering warning lighttioning properly and may need servicing. HaveThe brake booster aids braking by using engine illuminates with the engine running,the power steering system checked by a there will be no power assist for theNISSANdealer. vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the steering. You will still have control ofWhen the electric power steering warning lightvehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However, the vehicle but the steering will beilluminates with the engine running, there will begreater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be harder to operate. Have the powerno power assist for the steering but you will stillrequired to stop the vehicle and stopping dis- steering system checked by a NISSANhave control of the vehicle. At this time, greatertance will be longer. dealer. steering effort is required to operate the steeringUsing the brakes The power steering system is designed to pro-wheel, especially in sharp turns and at lowAvoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while vide power assist while driving to operate thespeeds. steering wheel with light force.For additional information see “Electric powerdriving.Thiswilloverheatthebrakes,wearoutthe Whenthesteering wheel is operated repeatedlysteering warning light” in the “Instruments andbrake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage. or continuously while parking or driving at a verycontrols” section.To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the low speed, the power assist for the steering brakes from overheating, reduce speed and wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over- downshift to a lower gear before going down a heatingofthepowersteeringsystemandprotect slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may it from getting damaged. While the power assist reduce braking performance and could result in is reduced,steeringwheeloperationwillbecome loss of vehicle control. heavy.Whenthetemperatureofthepowersteer- ing systemgoesdown,thepowerassistlevelwill return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations that could cause the power steering system to overheat. 5-28 Starting and driving REVIEWCOPY—2009Versa(vrs) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 09/10/08—debbie

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