hood release NISSAN MICRA 2010 Owners Manual

1. Pull the hood lock release handle1located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
2in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
3.
4. Remove the support rod
4and insert it into
the slot
5. Hold the coated parts
Awhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts, as they may be
hot immediately after the engine has been
stopped.
When closing the hood, return the support rod to
its original position, lower the hood to approxi-
mately 30 cm (12 in) above the latch and release
it. This allows proper engagement of the hood
latch.

WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping
distances.
Self-test feature
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that
tests the system each time you start the engine
and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or
reverse. When the self-test occurs, you may hear
a “clunk” noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction. If the computer senses a malfunc-
tion, it switches the ABS off and illuminates the
ABS warning light on the instrument panel. The
brake system then operates normally but without
anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
Normal operation
The ABS operates at speeds above5-10km/h
(3 - 6 MPH) . The speed varies according to road
conditions.
When the ABS senses that one or more wheels
are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly ap-
plies and releases hydraulic pressure. This action
is similar to pumping the brakes very quickly. You
may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a
noise from under the hood or feel a vibration from
the actuator when it is operating. This is normal
and indicates that the ABS is operating properly.
However, the pulsation may indicate that road
conditions are hazardous and extra care is re-
quired while driving. The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and ve-
hicle motion. Under certain driving conditions,
the VDC System helps to perform the following
functions:
● Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on
the same axle.
● Controls brake pressure and engine output
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function) .
● Controls brake pressure at individual wheels
and engine output to help the driver maintain
control of the vehicle in the following condi-
tions:
– understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the steered path despite increased steer-
ing input)
– oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions)
The VDC system can help the driver to maintain
control of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss of
vehicle control in all driving situations.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-21

Fuel-filler lid and cap............3-11
Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel gauge .....................2-5
Fuses.......................8-20
Fusible links ...................8-21
G
Gascap .....................3-11
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-3
Tachometer ..................2-4
Trip computer .................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-23
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® ....4-46
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-17
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-17
Headlights....................8-25
Head restraints ..................1-6
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-7, 4-15
Heater operation ............4-9,4-17
Hood release ...................3-9
Horn .......................2-20 I
Ignition switch ...................5-5
Immobilizer system ..........2-13,3-2,5-7
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
Increasing fuel economy .............5-17
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .....................2-7
Inside mirror ...................3-14
Instrument brightness control ..........2-18
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-18
Intelligent Key system Remote keyless entry operation .......3-7
Interiorlight....................2-27
iPod® Player ...................4-42
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-20
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-24
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-7
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system) ........3-6 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-54
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-20
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Light A
irbagwarninglight.........1-55,2-10
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-7
Bulb replacement ..............8-29
Charge warning light .............2-8
Foglights...................8-29
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-17
Headlight control switch ..........2-17
Headlights..................8-25
Interior light ..................2-27
Lightbulbs..................8-25
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light.......................2-9
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-49
Security indicator light ............2-11
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-7
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-5
Doorlocks...................3-3
10-3