Car Automotive

Archive for September 6th, 2009

The anti-lock brake system controls the brakes at each wheel so the wheels will not lock when braking abruptly or when braking on slippery surfaces. The system detects the rotation speed at each wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. By preventing wheel lockup, the system helps the driver maintain steering control and helps to minimize swerving and spinning on slippery surfaces.

Using the system

Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. It is not necessary to pump the brake pedal.Doing so may result in increased stopping distances.

Normal operation

The anti-lock brake system will not operate at speeds below 3 to 6 MPH (5 to 10 km/h) to completely stop the vehicle. (The speeds will vary according to road conditions.) When the anti-lock system senses that one or more wheels are close to locking up, the actuator(under the hood) rapidly applies and releases hydraulic pressure (like pumping the brakes very quickly). While the actuator is working,you may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from the actuator under the hood. This is normal and indicates that the anti-lock system is working properly. However, the pulsation may indicate that road conditions are hazardous and extra care is required while driving.

SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE

• To clean the belt webbings, apply a mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Then brush the webbing, wipe it with a cloth and allow it to dry in the shade. Do not allow the belts to retract until they are completely dry.




• Periodically check to see that the belt and the metal components such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors work properly. If loose parts, deterioration,cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire belt assembly should be replaced.

Child restraints specially designed for infants and small children are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any child restraint, keep the following points in mind:

• Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
• Place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with yourchild. Always follow all recommended procedures.
• Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle’s seat belt system.

Power Door Lock
The power door lock system allows you to lockor unlock all doors simultaneously.

• Turning the front door key to the front of the vehicle will lock alldoors.
• Turning the front door key one time to the rear of the vehicle will unlock the corresponding door. From that position, returning
  the key to Neutral (where the key can only be removed and inserted.) and turning it to the rear again within 5 seconds will
  unlock all doors.
• Pushing the front door inside lock knob tothe “LOCK” position will lock all doors.
• Operating the lock-unlock switch will lock or unlock all doors.

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, to open the driver’s and front passenger’s windows, to release the trunk lid and to turn on or off the
interior light by using the remote controller from outside the car.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle before locking the doors and leaving it. The remote controller can operate at a distance of approximately 49 ft (15 m) from the vehicle. (The effective distance depends upon
the conditions around the vehicle.) As many as four remote controllers can be used with one vehicle. For information concerning the purchase and use of additional remote controllers, contact your NISSAN dealer.