Nissan Rogue II 2 owners manual page 319

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Thisprocedureisdescribedinthevehicleservice– When installing a spare tire, make WARNING manual and can be performed by a NISSAN ● While driving on a slippery surface, bedealer. surethatitisthepropersizeandtype careful when braking, accelerating or as specified on the Tire and Loading downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-ANTI-LOCKBRAKINGSYSTEMInformation label. For additional in- erating could cause the wheels to skid(ABS) formation, refer to “Tire and Loading andresult in an accident. Information label” in the “Technical and consumer information” section ● If the engine is not running or is turnedWARNING of this manual. off while driving, the power assist for● TheAnti-lockBrakingSystem(ABS)isa– For additional information, refer to thebrakeswillnotwork.Brakingwillbesophisticated device, but it cannot pre-“Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte- harder. vent accidents resulting from carelessnance and do-it-yourself” section of Wetbrakes or dangerous driving techniques. It canthis manual. help maintain vehicle control during When the vehicle is washed or driven throughbraking on slippery surfaces. Remem-TheAnti-lockBrakingSystem(ABS)controlsthe water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, yourber that stopping distances on slipperybrakes so the wheels do not lock during hard braking distance will be longer and the vehiclesurfaces will be longer than on normalbraking or when braking on slippery surfaces. maypull to one side during braking.surfaces even with ABS. Stopping dis-The system detects the rotation speed at each tances may also be longer on rough,wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre- To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safegravel or snow covered roads, or if youvent each wheel from locking and sliding. By speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal toareusingtirechains.Alwaysmaintainapreventing each wheel from locking, the system heatupthebrakes.Dothisuntilthebrakesreturnsafedistancefromthevehicleinfrontofhelps the driver maintain steering control and to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at highyou. Ultimately, the driver is respon-helps to minimize swerving and spinning on slip- speeds until the brakes function correctly.sible for safety.pery surfaces. Parking brake break-in ● Tire type and condition may also affectUsing the system braking effectiveness. Break-in the parking brake shoes whenever the– When replacing tires, install theDepress the brake pedal and hold it down. De- effect of the parking brake is weakened or when-specifiedsizeoftiresonall4wheels.press the brake pedal with firm steady pressure, ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum/rotors but do not pump the brakes. The ABS will oper- are replaced, in order to assure the best brake ate to prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer performance. the vehicle to avoid obstacles. 5-44 Starting and driving

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