Power steering -28 brake system -28, Brake precautions -28 – NISSAN 2008 Titan User Manual

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● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB:

A

Turn the wheels into the curb and move the

vehicle forward until the curb side wheel

gently touches the curb.

● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:

B

Turn the wheels away from the curb and

move the vehicle back until the curb side

wheel gently touches the curb.

● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO

CURB:

C

Turn the wheels toward the side of the road

so the vehicle will move away from the cen-

ter of the road if it moves.

4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position

and remove the key.

The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic

pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you

will still have control of the vehicle. However,

much greater steering effort is needed, especially

in sharp turns and at low speeds.

WARNING

If the engine is not running or is turned off

while driving, the power assist for the

steering will not work. Steering will be

harder to operate.

The brake system has two separate hydraulic

circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still

have braking at two wheels.

BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes

The brake booster aids braking by using engine

vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the

vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,

greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be

required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-

tance will be longer.

Using the brakes

Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while

driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the

brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the

brakes from overheating, reduce speed and

downshift to a lower gear before going down a

slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may

reduce braking performance and could result in

loss of vehicle control.

POWER STEERING

BRAKE SYSTEM

5-28

Starting and driving

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2008 Titan (tzw)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
10/12/07—debbie

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