dashboard warning lights NISSAN ALTIMA 2002 L31 / 3.G Owners Manual

tion of any malfunction. If the computer
senses any malfunction, it switches the anti-
lock brake system OFF and turns on the
ABS brake warning light in the dashboard.
The brake system then operates normally,
but without anti-lock assistance.
If the light comes on during the self-test or
while driving, take the vehicle to an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer for repair.
WARNING
The anti-lock brake system is a sophis-
ticated device, but it cannot prevent
accidents resulting from careless or
dangerous driving techniques. It can
help maintain vehicle control during
braking on slippery surfaces, but re-
member that the stopping distance on
slippery surfaces will be longer than on
normal surfaces, even with the anti-
lock brake system. Stopping distances
may also be longer on rough, gravel or
snow covered roads, or if you are using
tire chains. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the responsibility for safety
of self and others rests in the hands of
the driver.cTire type and condition of tires may
also affect braking effectiveness.
When replacing tires, install the
specified size of tire on all four
wheels.
cWhen installing a spare tire, make
sure it is the proper size and type as
specified on the tire placard. For tire
placard location information, refer to
ªTire placardº in the ``Technical and
consumer information'' section of
this manual.
Refer to ``Wheels and tires'' in the
``Maintenance and do-it-yourself'' sec-
tion of this manual.When driving on slippery surfaces or sud-
denly avoiding obstacles on roads, the ve-
hicle might swerve or slip. With the vehicle
traction control system, sensors detect
these movements and control the braking
and engine output to help improve vehicle
stability while driving.
cWhen the traction control system is op-
erating, the slip indicator in the instru-
ment panel blinks.
cIf the slip indicator blinks, the vehicle is
under slippery conditions. Be sure to
drive carefully. See ªSlip indicator lightº,
and ªtraction control off indicator lightº in
the ªInstruments and controlsº section.
cIf a malfunction occurs in the system,
the
andindicator lights come
on in the meter panel.
As long as these warning lights are on,
the traction control function is canceled.
The vehicle will behave like a vehicle
without the system.
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM (TCS)
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