Infiniti FX I owners manual page 280

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM brakes. The ABS will operate to prevent (ABS) — When installing a spare tire, makethe wheels from locking up. Steer the ve- sure that it is the proper size andhicle to avoid obstacles. WARNING type as specified on the Tire and Loading Information label. See “TireWARNING andLoadingInformationlabel”inthe O TheAnti-lockBraking System (ABS) is a“9. Technical and consumer informa-Donotpumpthebrakepedal.Doingsomay sophisticated device, but it cannot pre-tion” section of this manual.result in increased stopping distances. ventaccidentsresultingfromcarelessor— Fordetailedinformation,see dangerous driving techniques. It can“Wheelsandtires”inthe“8.Mainte- help maintain vehicle control duringnance and do-it-yourself” section of Self-test feature braking on slippery surfaces. Rememberthis manual. that stopping distances on slippery sur- The ABS includes electronic sensors, elec- faces will be longer than on normal sur- tric pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a facesevenwithABS.StoppingdistancesThe Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) con- computer. The computer has a built-in di- may also be longer on rough, gravel ortrols the brakes so the wheels do not lockagnostic feature that tests the system snowcoveredroads,orif you are usingduring hard braking or when braking on each time you start the engine and move tire chains. Always maintain a safe dis-slippery surfaces. The system detects thethe vehicle at a low speed in forward or tancefromthevehicleinfrontofyou.Ul-rotation speed at each wheel and varies reverse. When the self-test occurs, you timately, the driver is responsible forthe brake fluid pressure to prevent each may hear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a safety. wheel from locking and sliding. By pre- pulsation in the brake pedal. This is venting each wheel from locking, the sys-normal and does not indicate a malfunc- O Tire type and condition may also affecttem helps the driver maintain steeringtion. If the computer senses a malfunc- brakingeffectiveness. control and helps to minimize swervingtion, it switches the ABS off and illumi- and spinning on slippery surfaces.nates the ABS warning light on the instru- — When replacing tires, install theUsing the systemment panel. The brake system then specified size of tires on all four operates normally, but without anti-lock wheels. Depress the brake pedal and hold it assistance. down. Depress the brake pedal with firmIfthe ABS warning light illuminates steady pressure, but do not pump the during the self-test or while driving, have 5-54 Startinganddriving w07.3.7/S50-D/V5.0X

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