clutch NISSAN PULSAR 2013 Owners Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: NISSAN, Model Year: 2013, Model line: PULSAR, Model: NISSAN PULSAR 2013Pages: 217, PDF Size: 5.22 MB
Page 14 of 217
> ( G L W 0 R G H O & $ @
GUID-43A12 B5B-1EC5-4B57-AF49-1F11888695 D0
MRA8DE ENGINEMODEL
GUID-6E1 DA810-4A3 8-406B-8F9 B-5641920A 43EF
JVC0363X
1. Brake andclutch* fluidreservoir (P.8-13)
Ð Right-Hand Drive(RHD) models
2. Engine oilfiller cap(P.8-9)
3. Brake fluidreservoir (P.8-13)
Ð Left-Hand Drive(LHD) models
4. Aircleaner (P.8-15)
5. Battery (P.8-18)
Ð Jump starting (P.6-5) 6.
Window washerfluidreservoir (P.8-17)
7. Engine drivebeltlocation (P.8-11)
8. Engine oildipstick (P.8-9)
9. Radiator cap(P.8-7)
Ð Vehicle overheat (P.6-7)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7)
11. Fuse/fusible linkholders (P.8-21)
*: For Manual Transmission (MT)models
Illustrate dtable ofcontents
0-11
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
& R Q G L W L R Q
Page 15 of 217
> ( G L W 0 R G H O & $ @
0-12
Illustrated tableofcontents
MR16DD TENGINE MODEL
GUID-D8B2 D2C0-7E46-4 A8F-915F-A7C17E83 86F2
JVM0262X
1. Brake andclutch* fluidreservoir (P.8-13)
2. Engine oilfiller cap(P.8-9)
3. Radiator cap(P.8-7)
Ð Vehicle overheat (P.6-7)
4. Aircleaner (P.8-15)
5. Window washerfluidreservoir (P.8-17)
6. Engine drivebeltlocation (P.8-11)
7. Engine oildipstick (P.8-9) 8.
Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7)
9. Fuse/fusible linkholders (P.8-21)
10. Battery (P.8-18)
Ð Jump starting (P.6-5)
*: For Manual Transmission (MT)model
& R Q G L W L R Q
Page 16 of 217
> ( G L W 0 R G H O & $ @
HR16DE ENGINEMODEL
GUID-DCE 84F59-875A-4 CF0-84D3-E DA6A831E16D
JVC0364X
1. Brake andclutch* fluidreservoir (P.8-13)
Ð Right-Hand Drive(RHD) models
2. Engine oilfiller cap(P.8-9)
3. Brake andclutch* fluidreservoir (P.8-13)
Ð Left-Hand Drive(LHD) models
4. Aircleaner (P.8-15)
5. Battery (P.8-18)
Ð Jump starting (P.6-5) 6.
Window washerfluidreservoir (P.8-17)
7. Engine drivebeltlocation (P.8-11)
8. Engine oildipstick (P.8-9)
9. Radiator cap(P.8-7)
Ð Vehicle overheat (P.6-7)
10. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-7)
11. Fuse/fusible linkholders (P.8-21)
*: For Manual Transmission (MT)models
Illustrate dtable ofcontents
0-13
& R Q G L W L R Q
Page 57 of 217
> ( G L W 0 R G H O & $ @
2-14
Instrument sand controls
position.
An inside warning chimewillalso sound.
See ªIntelligent Key systemº (P.3-7) .
Seat beltwarning lightandchime
GUID-065 FFAC7-6FC0 -4B33-934 4-800585FDE BFB
T ype A:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
seat beltwarning lightilluminates. Thelight will
continue toilluminate untilthefront seatbelts are
fastened. (SeeªSeat beltsº (P.1-7) .)
When thevehicle speedexceeds 15km/h (10MPH) ,
the light willblink andthechime willsound unless the
front seatbelts aresecurely fastened. Thechime will
continue tosound forabout 90seconds untiltheseat
belt isfastened.
T ype B:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
seat beltwarning lightilluminates. Thelight will
continue toilluminate untilthedriver's seatbeltis
fastened. (SeeªSeat beltsº (P.1-7) .)
Speed [120km/h (75MPH)] warning
light (ifequipped)
GUID-A64B809 F-4E80-440B-AF6F-6A 4B262ABF57
This light blinks whenthevehicle speedgoesover
approximately 120km/h (75MPH) .Be sure toobserve
the speed limitinthe area where youaredriving.
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)
air bag warning light
GUID-F1 363489-8AB 6-4015-98F5-89FCF47 9FF09
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)airbag warning
light illuminates forabout 7seconds andthen turns off.
This indicates theSRS airbag system isoperational.
If any ofthe following conditions occur,theSRS air
bag system and/orpre-tensioner seatbeltneed
servicing. Havethesystem checked, andifnecessary
repaired, byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
. TheSRS airbag warning lightremains illuminated
after about 7seconds.
. The SRS airbag warning lightflashes intermit-
tently .
. The SRS airbag warning lightdoes notcome on
at all.
Unless checked andrepaired, theSRS airbag system
and/or pre-tensioner seatbeltmay notfunction
properly .(See ªSupplemental RestraintSystem
(SRS)º (P.1-18) .)
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warn-
ing light (ifequipped)
GUID-0F 12805C-16AF -4A2C-B7BB-6856738 EB75C
When theignition switchisin the ªONº position, the
V ehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)warning lightillumi-
nates andthen turns off.This indicates theVDC
system isoperational.
The VDC warning lightblinks whentheVDC system is
operating.
When thewarning lightblinks whiledriving, thedriving
condition isslippery andthevehicle's tractionlimitis
about tobe exceeded.
If the VDC warning lightilluminates whiletheengine is
running orwhile driving, itmay indicate theVDC system
isnot functioning properlyandmay need
servicing. Havethesystem checked, andifnecessary
repaired, byaNISSAN dealerpromptly .
If amalfunction occursinthe system, theVDC system
function willbecanceled butthevehicle isstill
driveable.
(See ªVehicle Dynamic Control(VDC)systemº (P.5-
14) .)
INDICA TOR LIGHTS
GUID-A942E 46D-BE5A-43 11-98CA-37727E15A3 F2
Cruise indicator light(ifequipped)
GUID-93 2C63B8-9AEB -4C45-AC18-9CF4EAE7 3A60
The cruise indicator lightindicates theactivation ofthe
cruise control system.
Cruise mainswitch indicator:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
When thecruise control mainswitch isturned on,the
indicator lightwillilluminate, indicatingthecruise
control system isin the standby mode.
Cruise malfunction:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
If the cruise indicator lightblinks whiletheengine is
running, itmay indicate thecruise control system isnot
functioning properly.Have thesystem checked bya
NISSAN dealer.(SeeªCruise controlº (P.5-16) .)
Engine startoperation indicatorlight(if
equipped)
GUID-91E4 F08E-BE66-4487-8CDE -CBA0E38306ED
This light appears whentheshift lever isin the ªPº
(Park) position (Continuously Variable Transmission
models) orªNº (Neutral) position(Manual Transmission
models) .This light means thattheengine willstart by
pushing theignition switchwiththebrake pedal
(Continuously Variable Transmission models)orclutch
pedal (Manual Transmission models)depressed. You
can start theengine directly inany position.
& R Q G L W L R Q
Page 133 of 217
> ( G L W 0 R G H O & $ @
5-6
Starting anddriving
possible. (SeeªJump startingº (P.6-5) .)
Operating range
GUID-80A4 4E43-0A1B -4ABB-A7E6-B D571734D53 C
SSD0436
The Intelligent Key can only beused forstarting the
engine whentheIntelligent Key iswithin thespecified
operating range
*
1
.
When theIntelligent Key battery isalmost discharged
or strong radiowaves arepresent neartheoperating
location, theIntelligent Key system's operating range
becomes narrowerandmay notfunction properly.
If the Intelligent Key iswithin theoperating range,itis
possible foranyone, evensomeone whodoes notcarry
the Intelligent Key ,to push theignition switchtostart
the engine.
. The luggage roomareaisnot included inthe
operating range,buttheIntelligent Keymay
function.
. Ifthe Intelligent Key isplaced onthe instrument
panel, insidetheglove box,door pocket orthe
corner ofthe interior compartment, theIntelligent
K ey may notfunction.
. Ifthe Intelligent Key isplaced nearthedoor or
window outsidethevehicle, theIntelligent Key
may function.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model
GUID-59131E CE-A47C-4849-A212-5FF7051D7462
The ignition lockisdesigned sothat theignition switch
cannot beswitched tothe ªLOCKº position untilthe
shift lever ismoved tothe ªPº (Park) position. When
pushing theignition switchtothe ªOFFº position, make
sure theshift lever isin the ªPº (Park) position.
When theignition switchcannot beswitched tothe
ªL OCKº position:
1. Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) position.
2. Push theignition switchtothe ªOFFº position.
3. Open thedoor. Theignition switchwillchange to
the ªLOCKº position.
If the ignition switchisswitched tothe ªLOCKº
position, theshift lever cannot bemoved fromtheªPº
(Park) position. Theshift lever canbemoved ifthe
ignition switchisin the ªONº position withthefoot
brake depressed.
STEERING LOCK
GUID-E05 63F6E-C5FD- 4C6A-83D7-9D 4CAE048AA9
The ignition switchisequipped withananti-theft
steering lockdevice.
T o lock steering wheel
GUID-199 0FCB9-1E4 5-4067-918 5-B54F6548 9D5D
1. Push theignition switchtothe ªOFFº position
where theignition switchposition indicator willnot
illuminate.
2. Open orclose thedoor. Theignition switchturns
to the ªLOCKº position.
3. Turn thesteering wheel1/6ofaturn tothe right or
left from thestraight upposition.
T o unlock steering wheel
GUID-836 CAB5B-2A97-4D4D-B A13-0D61A7DEAB3B
Push theignition switch,andthesteering wheelwillbe
automatically unlocked.
CAUTION:
. Ifthe battery ofthe vehicle isdischarged, the
push-button ignitionswitchcannot be
switched fromtheªLOCKº position.
. Ifthe ignition switchposition doesnot
change fromtheªLOCKº position, pushthe
ignition switchagainwhilerotating the
steering wheelslightly tothe right andleft.
IGNITION SWITCHPOSITIONS
GUID-787 88975-EF20-4EEC-9 BD9-C8FD 1F38789B
SSD0859
When theignition switchispushed withoutdepressing
the brake pedal (Continuously Variable Transmission
model) orthe clutch pedal(Manual Transmission
model) ,the ignition switchposition willchange as
follows:
. Push oncetochange toªACCº .
. Push twotimes tochange toªONº .
. Push three times tochange toªOFFº .
& R Q G L W L R Q
Page 134 of 217
> ( G L W 0 R G H O & $ @
. Push fourtimes toreturn toªACCº .
. Open orclose anydoor toreturn toªLOCKº when
in the ªOFFº position.
The indicator light
*
A
on the ignition switchillumi-
nates whentheignition switchisin the ªACCº orªONº
position.
L OCK position
GUID-43425B BE-7F00-4ED4-A87 5-071702F2 842A
The ignition switchandsteering lockcanonly be
locked atthis position.
The ignition switchwillbeunlocked whenitis pushed
to the ªACCº position whilecarrying theIntelligent Key .
ACC position
GUID-202F5 141-00BE-47DC-B76C-7 268FE6DC636
The electrical accessory poweractivates atthis
position withouttheengine turnedon.
ON position
GUID-9FF5 AE68-135D-4 D67-8BBC-43E8DC881 23E
The ignition systemandtheelectrical accessory power
activate atthis position withouttheengine turnedon.
OFF position
GUID-81EA9 526-2AC3-4FF2-91B3 -F3E0BFFFA02D
The engine isturned offwith thesteering wheel
unlocked.
WARNING:
Never pushtheignition switchtothe ªOFFº
position whiledriving. Thesteering wheelmay
lock andcause thedriver tolose control ofthe
vehicle, resulting inserious vehicledamage or
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not leave thevehicle forextended periodsof
time when theignition switchisin the ªACCº or
ªONº position andtheengine isnot running. This
candischarge thebattery.
INTELLIGENT KEYBATTER YDISCHARGE
GUID-EC7 BC919-57B A-4B13-9C48-52E166 3770CA
SSD0860
If the battery ofthe Intelligent Key isdischarged, or
environmental conditionsinterferewiththeIntelligent
K ey operation, starttheengine according tothe
following procedure:
1. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) orªNº
(Neutral) position.
Manual Transmission (MT)model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
2. Firmly depress thebrake pedal.
3. Touch theignition switchwiththeIntelligent Key
as illustrated. (Achime willsound.)
4. Push theignition switchwhiledepressing the
brake pedal (Continuously Variable Transmission
models) orclutch pedal(Manual Transmission
models) within10seconds afterthechime
sounds. Theengine willstart.
After step3is performed, whentheignition switchis
pushed withoutdepressing thebrake pedal (Con-
tinuously Variable Transmission models)orclutch pedal
(Manual Transmission models),the ignition
switch position willchange toªACCº .
NO TE:
. When theignition switchispushed tothe
ª ACCº orªONº position orthe engine is
started bythe above procedures, theIntel-
ligent Keysystem warning lightmayblink in
yellow evenifthe Intelligent Keyisinside
the vehicle. Thisisnot amalfunction. To stop
the warning lightfrom blinking, touchthe
ignition switchwiththeIntelligent Key
again.
. Ifthe Intelligent Keysystem warning lightin
the meter isblinking ingreen, replace the
battery assoon aspossible. (SeeªBatteryº
(P .8-18) .)
Starting anddriving
5-7
& R Q G L W L R Q
Page 135 of 217
> ( G L W 0 R G H O & $ @
5-8
Starting anddriving
GUID-CBF21 064-B60B-405D-A4B8-F9 ACF8015B5A
1. Apply theparking brake.
2. Depress thefoot brake pedal.
3. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) orªNº
(Neutral) position.
The starter isdesigned tooperate onlywhen
the shift lever isin the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT)model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position,
and depress theclutch pedaltothe floor while
starting theengine.
The starter isdesigned tonot operate unless
the clutch pedalisdepressed.
4. Crank theengine withyour footoffthe accelerator
pedal byturning theignition switchtothe ªSTARTº
position.
5. Immediately releasetheignition switchwhenthe
engine starts.Ifthe engine starts,butfails torun,
repeat theabove procedures.
.
If the engine isvery hard tostart inextremely
cold weather orwhen restarting, depressthe
accelerator pedalalittle (approximately 1/3to
the floor) ,hold itand then crank theengine.
Release theaccelerator pedalwhentheengine
starts.
.
If the engine isvery hard tostart because itis
flooded, depresstheaccelerator pedalallthe
way tothe floor andhold it.Crank theengine
for 5-6 seconds. Aftercranking theengine,
release theaccelerator pedal.Cranktheengine
with your footoffthe accelerator pedalby
turning theignition switchtoSTART .Release
the ignition switchwhentheengine starts.Ifthe
engine starts,butfails torun, repeat theabove procedure.
CAUTION:
. Donot operate thestarter formore than15
seconds atatime. Ifthe engine doesnot
start, turntheignition switchoffand wait 10
seconds beforecranking theengine again.
Otherwise, thestarter couldbedamaged.
. Ifitbecomes necessary tostart theengine
with abooster batteryandjumper cables,
the instructions andcautions contained in
the ª6.Incase ofemergencyº sectionshould
be carefully followed.
6. Allow theengine toidle foratleast 30seconds
after starting theengine towarm-up. Driveat
moderate speedsforashort distance first,
especially incold weather.
CAUTION:
Do not leave thevehicle unattended whilethe
engine iswarming up.
GUID-27 686CF6-E6E 5-4E98-9C0E-E33A1613D 9C9
1. Apply theparking brake.
2. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªPº (Park) orthe ªNº
(Neutral) position.
The starter isdesigned tooperate onlywhen
the shift lever isin the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT)model:
Move theshift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position.
The starter isdesigned nottooperate unless
the clutch pedalisfully depressed.
The Intelligent Keymust becarried when
operating theignition switch.
3. Push theignition switchtothe ªONº position.
Depress thebrake pedal(CVTmodel) orthe
clutch pedal(MTmodel) andpush theignition
switch tostart theengine.
T o start theengine immediately ,push andrelease
the ignition switchwhiledepressing thebrake
pedal orclutch pedalwiththeignition switchin
any position.
4. Ifthe engine starts,butfails torun, repeat the
above procedures.
.
If the engine isvery hard tostart inextremely
cold weather orwhen restarting, depressthe
accelerator pedalalittle (approximately 1/3to
the floor) ,hold itand then crank theengine.
Release theaccelerator pedalwhentheengine
starts.
.
If the engine isvery hard tostart because itis
flooded, depresstheaccelerator pedalallthe
way tothe floor andhold it.Crank theengine
for 5-6 seconds. Aftercranking theengine,
release theaccelerator pedal.Cranktheengine
with your footoffthe accelerator pedalby
ST ARTING ENGINE (modelwithout
Intelligent Keysystem) ST
ARTING ENGINE (modelwith
Intelligent Keysystem)
& R Q G L W L R Q
Page 140 of 217
> ( G L W 0 R G H O & $ @
DRIVING WITHMANUAL TRANSMISSION
(MT)
GUID-08 EE8EF5-22C A-45AE-97E1-FC6FB2E7 A861
WARNING:
. Donot downshift abruptlyonslippery roads.
This maycause aloss ofvehicle control.
. Donot over-rev theengine whenshifting to
a lower gear.Thismay cause aloss of
vehicle control orengine damage.
CAUTION:
. Donot rest your footonthe clutch pedal
while driving. Thismay damage theclutch
system.
. Fully depress theclutch pedalbefore shift-
ing tohelp prevent transmission damage.
. Stop thevehicle completely beforeshifting
into theªRº(Reverse) position.
. When thevehicle isstopped foraperiod of
time, forexample waitingatstoplights, shift
to the ªNº (Neutral) positionandrelease the
clutch pedalwiththefoot brake pedal
depressed.
. Do not shift tothe ªNº (Neutral) position
while driving. Doingsomay result inan
accident duetoloss ofengine braking.
Starting vehicle
GUID-167 57328-65F A-4660-BD9B-5E4335 1F3AF1
1. After starting theengine, depress theclutch pedal
to the floor andmove theshift lever tothe ª1º(1st)
or ªRº (Reverse) position.
2. Slowly depress theaccelerator pedal,releasing
the clutch pedalandparking brakeatthe same
time.
Shifting gear
GUID-70 8BE0C7-A6C5 -48DA-A9C3-3AD53F8A3 232
T o change gears,orwhen upshifting ordownshifting,
fully depress theclutch pedal, shiftintotheappropriate
gear, thenslowly andsmoothly releasetheclutch
pedal.
T o ensure smooth gearchanges, fullydepress the
clutch pedalbefore operating theshift lever. Ifthe
clutch pedalisnot fully depressed beforethe
transmission isshifted, agear noise maybeheard.
T ransmission damagecouldoccur.
Start thevehicle inthe ª1º(1st) position andshift to
the ª2º(2nd) ,ª3º (3rd) ,ª4º (4th) ,ª5º (5th) andª6º
(6th) (ifequipped) gearinsequence according tothe
vehicle speed.
If itis difficult tomove theshift lever intotheªRº
(Reverse) orª1º (1st) position, shifttothe ªNº (Neutral)
position, andthen release theclutch pedalonce.Fully
depress theclutch pedalagainandshift intoªRºorª1º
.
SSD0084
5-speed ManualTransmission (MT)model:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Y ou cannot shiftdirectly fromtheª5º (5th) position into
the R(Reverse) position.FirstshiftintotheN(Neutral)
position, thenshiftintotheR(Reverse)
position.
SSD0552
6-speed ManualTransmission (MT)model:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
. To reverse, stopthevehicle andmove theshift
lever intotheN(Neutral) position,andthen pull
the ring
*
1
upward toshift intotheR(Reverse)
position.
. The ring returns toits original position whenthe
shift lever ismoved tothe N(Neutral) position.
Starting anddriving
5-13
& R Q G L W L R Q
Page 143 of 217
> ( G L W 0 R G H O & $ @
5-16
Starting anddriving
GUID-D9A2 662F-4922-4 5F1-98FB-77EC7CFF7 173
SSD0694
1. RESUME/ACCELERA TEswitch
2. SET/COAST switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. Cruise control MAINswitch
WARNING:
. Always observe theposted speedlimitsand
do not setthe speed overthem.
. Donot use thecruise control whendriving
under thefollowing conditions. Doingso
could cause aloss ofvehicle control and
result inan accident.
Ð When itis not possible tokeep the
vehicle ataconstant speed
Ð When driving inheavy traffic
Ð When driving intraffic thatvaries speed
Ð When driving inwindy areas
Ð When driving onwinding orhilly roads
Ð When driving onslippery (rain,snow, ice,
etc .)roads
CAUTION:
On manual Transmission (MT)model, donot
shift tothe ªNº (Neutral) positionwithout
depressing theclutch pedalwhenthecruise
control isoperated. Shouldthisoccur, depress
the clutch pedalandturn thecruise control MAIN
switch offimmediately. Failuretodo somay
cause engine damage.
PRECAUTIONS ONCRUISE CONTROL
GUID-F50E3 DC7-859C-46F8-BC38-59BFA63C6C9 0
. Ifthe cruise control system malfunctions, itwill
cancel automatically .The CRUISE indicator light
on the meter panelwillthen blink towarn the
driver.
. Ifthe engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high,thecruise control system will
cancel automatically .
. Ifthe CRUISE indicator lightblinks, turnthecruise
control MAINswitch offand have thesystem
checked byaNISSAN dealer.
. The CRUISE indicator lightmayblink when the
cruise control MAINswitch isturned ONwhile
pushing theRESUME/ACCELERA TE,SET/
COAST orCANCEL switch.To properly setthe
cruise control system, perform thefollowing
procedures.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
GUID-738 F3BB0-3C2E-4 375-95D7-54DD457F2 984
The cruise control allowsdriving atspeeds above40
km/h (25MPH) without keeping yourfootonthe
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control willautomatically becanceled ifthe
vehicle slowsdownmorethanapproximately 13km/h
(8 MPH) below thesetspeed.
Moving theshift lever tothe ªNº (Neutral) position
(Continuously Variable Transmission model)ordepres-
sing theclutch pedal(Manual Transmission model)will
cancel thecruise control andtheCRUISE indicator
light willturn off.
T urning oncruise control
GUID-5EE 83BAE-9DA 6-4DFF-97D 2-23EA9F05 B504
Push thecruise control MAINswitch. TheCRUISE
indicator lightilluminates.
Setting cruising speed
GUID-A62E 93CF-7746-4F51-9653-7 4B5844CB6C7
1. Accelerate tothe desired speed.
2. Push theSET/COAST switchandrelease it.
3. Take your footoffthe accelerator pedal.
The vehicle willmaintain thesetspeed.
Passing anothervehicle:
GUID-9E14C2 E6-2E9C-4731-980B-C45B899B9 77B
Depress theaccelerator pedaltoaccelerate. After
releasing theaccelerator pedal,thevehicle willreturn
to the previously setspeed.
The vehicle maynotmaintain thesetspeed when
going upordown steep hills.Insuch cases, drive
without thecruise control.
CRUISE CONTROL (ifequippe d)
& R Q G L W L R Q
Page 150 of 217
> ( G L W 0 R G H O & $ @
or acceleration couldcause thewheels toskid and
result inan accident.
W et brakes
GUID-113 04DAE-D8A 1-41C5-9629 -EB4E233FA326
When thevehicle iswashed ordriven through water,
the brakes maygetwet. Asaresult, yourbraking
distance willbelonger andthevehicle maypulltoone
side during braking.
T o dry the brakes, drivethevehicle atasafe speed
while lightly depressing thefoot brake pedal toheat up
the brakes. Dothis until thebrakes returntonormal.
Avoid driving thevehicle athigh speeds untilthe
brakes function correctly.
Parking brakebreak-in
GUID-9F 650418-11 53-4519-A06 7-F7B1AB1F0389
Break inthe parking brakeshoes whenever the
stopping effectofthe parking brakeisweakened or
whenever theparking brakeshoes and/or drums/rotors
are replaced, inorder toassure thebest braking
performance.
This procedure isdescribed inthe vehicle service
manual andcanbeperformed byaNISSAN dealer.
Driving uphill
GUID-98F5 E8C2-2DFE-4 585-B8B6-542F87613 B7A
When starting onasteep grade, itis sometimes
difficult tooperate boththebrake andclutch (for
Manual Transmission model).Apply theparking brake
to hold thevehicle. Donot slip theclutch. Whenready
to start, slowly release theparking brakewhile
depressing theaccelerator pedalandreleasing the
clutch pedal.
Driving downhill
GUID-32139F 93-F218-4D2C-BC4E-B 0CC3241F2E9
The engine braking actioniseffective forcontrolling
the vehicle whiledescending hills.ForManual Trans-
mission (MT)model, theshift lever should beplaced in
the lower speed position priortodescending.For
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)model, the
manual shiftmode orthe ªLº position shouldbe
selected.
BRAKE ASSIST (ifequipped)
GUID-CDB FBD03-A9DF-438C-AF 95-F32FB9DAFFB2
When theforce applied tothe brake pedalexceeds a
certain level,theBrake Assist isactivated generating
greater braking forcethanaconventional brake
booster evenwithlight pedal force.
WARNING:
The Brake Assist isonly anaid toassist braking
operation andisnot acollision warningor
avoidance device.Itis the driver's responsibility
to stay alert, drivesafely andbeincontrol ofthe
vehicle atall times.
ANTI-L OCKBRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) (if
equipped)
GUID-C5C2B DDA-1861-49E4-A3EF -B800D31DBF5F
WARNING:
. The Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)isa
sophisticated device,butitcannot prevent
accidents resultingfromcareless ordanger-
ous driving techniques. Itcan help maintain
vehicle control duringbraking onslippery
surfaces. Remember thatstopping distances
on slippery surfaces willbelonger thanon
normal surfaces evenwithABS. Stopping
distances mayalso belonger onrough,
gravel orsnow covered roads,orifyou are using
tirechains. Always maintain asafe
distance fromthevehicle infront ofyou.
Ultimately, thedriver isresponsible for
safety.
. Tire type andcondition mayalso affect
braking effectiveness.
Ð When replacing tires,install thespeci-
fied size oftires onallfour wheels.
Ð When installing aspare tire,make sure
that itis the proper sizeandtype as
specified onthe tire placard. (SeeªTire
placardº (P.9-9) .)
Ð For detailed information, seeªTires and
wheelsº (P.8-31) .
The Anti-lock BrakingSystem(ABS)controls the
brakes sothe wheels donot lock during hardbraking
or when braking onslippery surfaces. Thesystem
detects therotation speedateach wheel andvaries
the brake fluidpressure toprevent eachwheel from
locking andsliding. Bypreventing eachwheel from
locking, thesystem helpsthedriver maintain steering
control andhelps tominimize swerving andspinning
on slippery surfaces.
Using system
GUID-331 31E90-4EC6 -4CBB-B87D-88A622F21705
Depress thebrake pedalandhold itdown. Depress
the brake pedal withfirmsteady pressure, butdonot
pump thebrakes. TheABS willoperate toprevent the
wheels fromlocking up.Steer thevehicle toavoid
obstacles.
WARNING:
Do not pump thebrake pedal. Doingsomay
result inincreased stoppingdistances.
Starting anddriving
5-23
& R Q G L W L R Q