Infiniti Q50 Hybrid owners manual page 292

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BRAKE ASSIST BRAKE ASSIST surfaces even with ABS. Stopping dis-Using the system When the force applied to the brake pedaltances may also be longer on rough,Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist isgravel or snow covered roads, or if youDepress the brake pedal with firm steady activated generating greater braking forceare using tire chains. Always maintain apressure, but do not pump the brakes. The than a conventional brake booster evensafe distance from the vehicle in front ofABS will operate to prevent the wheels with light pedal force. you. Ultimately, the driver is responsiblefrom locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid for safety. obstacles. WARNING . Tire type and condition may also affect braking effectiveness. WARNING The Brake Assist is only an aid to assist—When replacing tires, install the braking operation and is not a collisionspecified size of tires on all fourDonotpumpthebrakepedal. Doing so may warning or avoidance device. It is thewheels. result in increased stopping distances. driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive—For detailed information, see safely and be in control of the vehicle at all“Wheels and tires” (P.8-30) of thisSelf-test feature times. manual. The ABS includes electronic sensors, elec- ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) con-tric pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a trols the brakes so the wheels do not lockcomputer. The computer has a built-in during hard braking or when braking ondiagnostic feature that tests the system WARNING slippery surfaces. The system detects theeach time you start the hybrid system and rotation speed at each wheel and variesmovethevehicle at a low speed in forward . The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is athe brake fluid pressure to prevent eachor reverse. When the self-test occurs, you sophisticated device, but it cannot pre-wheel from locking and sliding. By pre-may hear a “clunk” noise and/or feel a vent accidents resulting from careless orventing each wheel from locking, the pulsationinthebrakepedal.Thisisnormal dangerous driving techniques. It cansystem helps the driver maintain steeringand does not indicate a malfunction. If the help maintain vehicle control duringcontrol and helps to minimize swervingcomputer sensesa malfunction, it switches braking on slippery surfaces. Rememberand spinning on slippery surfaces.the ABS off and illuminates the ABS that stopping distances on slippery warning light on the instrument panel. surfaces will be longer than on normal The brake system then operates normally, Starting and driving5-107

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