Nissan Cube owners manual page 227

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Black plate (231,1) Tire and Loading InformationWARNING applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This label. See “TIRE AND LOADING action is similar to pumping the brakes very INFORMATIONLABEL”inthe“9. quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brake Donotpumpthebrakepedal.Doingsopedal and hear a noise from under the hood or Technical and consumer infor-may result in increased stopping dis-feel a vibration from the actuator when it is mation” section of this manual.tances. operating. This is normal and indicates that the —For detailed information, see ABS is operating properly. However, the pulsa- “WHEELS AND TIRES” in theSelf-test feature tion may indicate that road conditions are “8. Maintenance and do-it-your-The ABS includes electronic sensors, electrichazardous and extra care is required while self” section of this manual.pumps,hydraulic solenoids and a computer. Thedriving. computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controlstests the system each time you start the engine the brakes so the wheels do not lock during hardand move the vehicle at a low speed in forward braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.or reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may The system detects the rotation speed at eachhear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure tobrake pedal. This is normal and does not prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. Byindicate a malfunction. If the computer senses preventing each wheel from locking, the systema malfunction, it switches the ABS off and helps the driver maintain steering control andilluminates the ABS warning light on the helps to minimize swerving and spinning oninstrument panel. The brake system then oper- slippery surfaces. ates normally, but without anti-lock assistance. Using the system If the ABS warning light illuminates during the Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.self-test or while driving, have the vehicle Depress the brake pedal with firm steady checked by a NISSAN dealer. pressure, but do not pump the brakes. TheNormal operation ABS will operate to prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles.The ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6 MPH (5 to 10 km/h). The speed varies according to road conditions. WhentheABSsensesthat one or more wheels are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly Starting and driving5-27 Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17

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