Power steering -27 brake system -27, Braking precautions -27, Warning – NISSAN CVT SIC0697 User Manual

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¼ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:

k

2

Turn the wheels away from the curband

move the vehicle back until the curb side

wheel gently touches the curb.

¼ HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO

CURB:

k

3

Turn the wheels toward the side of the road

so the vehicle will move away from the center

of the road if it moves.

4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position

and remove the key.

The power assisted steering is designed to use

a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist

steering.
If the engine stops or drive belt breaks, you will

still have control of the vehicle. However, much

greater steering effort is needed, especially in

sharp turns or 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 much harder to operate.

BRAKING PRECAUTIONS

The brake system has two separate hydraulic

circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still

have braking at two wheels.
Vacuum assisted brake

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 the stopping

distance will be longer.
Wet brakes

When the vehicle is washed or driven through

water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your

braking distance will be longer and the vehicle

may pull to one side during braking.
To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed

while lightly tapping the brake pedal to heat-up

the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to

normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds

until the brakes function correctly.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while

driving. This will cause overheating of the brakes,

increases wear on the brake linings and pads,

and reduces gas mileage.

POWER STEERING

BRAKE SYSTEM

Starting and driving

5-27

04.4.5/Z50-D/V5.0

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