Infiniti QX56 QXII owners manual page 322

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Thisprocedureisdescribedinthevehicleservice– When installing a spare tire, makeWARNING manual and can be performed by an INFINITIsurethatitisthepropersizeandtype dealer. as specified on the Tire and LoadingDo not pump the brake pedal. Doing so ANTI-LOCKBRAKINGSYSTEM Information label. See “Tire andmayresultinincreasedstopping Loading Information label” in thedistances. (ABS) “Technical and consumer informa-Normal operation tion”section of this manual. WARNING – Fordetailedinformation,seeTheABSoperatesatspeedsabove3-6MPH(5 ● TheAnti-lockBrakingSystem(ABS)isa“Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte-- 10 km/h). sophisticated device, but it cannot pre-nance and do-it-yourself” section ofWhentheABSsensesthatoneormorewheels vent accidents resulting from carelessthis manual. are close to locking up, the system electronically or dangerous driving techniques. It can controls the pressure applied to each brake. help maintain vehicle control duringTheAnti-lockBrakingSystem(ABS)controlsthe braking on slippery surfaces. Remem-brakes so the wheels do not lock during hardThis action is similar to pumping the brakes very ber that stopping distances on slipperybraking or when braking on slippery surfaces.quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brake surfaces will be longer than on normalThe system detects the rotation speed at eachpedal and hear a noise from under the hood or surfaces even with ABS. Stopping dis-wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre-feel a vibration from the actuator when it is oper- tances may also be longer on rough,vent each wheel from locking and sliding. Byating. This is normal andindicatesthattheABSis gravel or snow covered roads, or if youpreventing each wheel from locking, the systemoperating properly. However, the pulsation may areusingtirechains.Alwaysmaintainahelps the driver maintain steering control andindicate that road conditions are hazardous and safe distance from the vehicle in fronthelps to minimize swerving and spinning on slip-extra care is required while driving. of you. Ultimately, the driver is respon-pery surfaces. sible for safety. Self-test feature ● Tire type and condition may also affectUsing the systemThe ABS includes electronic sensors, electric braking effectiveness. Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. De-pumps,hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The – When replacing tires, install thepress the brake pedal with firm steady pressure,computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that specified size of tires on all fourbut do not pump the brakes. The ABS will oper-tests the system each time you start the engine wheels. ate to prevent the wheels from locking up. Steerandmovethevehicleatalowspeedinforwardor the vehicle to avoid obstacles.reverse. Whentheself-testoccurs,youmayhear a“clunk”noiseand/orfeelapulsationinthebrake 5-48 Starting and driving ZREVIEWCOPY—2008Infiniti QX56 (iwz) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 03/02/07—debbieX

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