Brake system -7, Brake precautions -7 – NISSAN 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid - Owner's Manual User Manual

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● Do not change or modify speakers including

the woofer and any audio related compo-
nents such as the amplifier.

● Do not make any modification including

sound deadening or modifications around
the microphones or speakers.

WARNING

Your brake system may not be working
properly if the hydraulic brake warning
light and the electronically controlled
brake system warning light is on. Driving
could be dangerous. If you judge it to be
safe, drive carefully to the nearest service
station for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it could be
dangerous.

BRAKE PRECAUTIONS

Vacuum-assisted brakes

The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the hybrid system is turned off, 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 distance 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.

When applying the brakes, you may hear a sound
coming from the braking system. This is normal.

WARNING

While driving on a slippery surface, be
careful when braking, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or acceler-
ating could cause the wheels to skid and
result in an accident.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Starting and driving

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