Nissan Cube owners manual page 226

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Black plate (230,1) BRAKESYSTEM BRAKING PRECAUTIONS WARNING ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) The brake system has two separate hydraulic WARNING circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still.While driving on a slippery surface, have braking at two wheels. be careful when braking, accelerat- You may feel a small click and hear a sounding or downshifting. Abrupt braking.TheAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) when the brake pedal is fully depressed slowly.or accelerating could cause theis a sophisticated device, but it This is not a malfunction and indicates that thewheelstoskidandresultinancannot prevent accidents resulting brake assist mechanism is operating properly.accident. from careless or dangerous driving techniques. It can help maintain Vacuum assisted brakes . If the engine is not running or isvehicle control during braking on The brake booster aids braking by using engineturned off while driving, the powerslippery surfaces. Remember that vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop theassist for the brakes will not work.stopping distances on slippery sur- vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,Braking will be harder.faces will be longer than on normal greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will beWet brakes surfaces even with ABS. Stopping required to stop the vehicle and the stopping distances may also be longer on distance will be longer. When the vehicle is washed or driven throughrough, gravel or snow covered Using the brakes water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, yourroads, or if you are using tire chains. braking distance will be longer and the vehicleAlwaysmaintainasafedistance Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal whilemay pull to one side during braking.from the vehicle in front of you. driving. This will cause overheating of the To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speedUltimately, the driver is responsible brakes, wearing out the brake pads and shoeswhile lightly tapping the brake pedal to heat-upfor safety. faster and reduce gas mileage. the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to To help reduce brake wear and to prevent thenormal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds.Tire type and condition may also brakes from overheating, reduce speed anduntil the brakes function correctly.affect braking effectiveness. downshift to a lower gear before going down a —Whenreplacing tires, install the slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may specified size of tires on all four reduce braking performance and could result in wheels. loss of vehicle control. —When installing a spare tire, make sure that it is the proper size and type as specified on the 5-26 Starting and driving Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17

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