Operation Manual

the brakes return to normal. Avoid driving
the vehicle at high speeds until the
brakes function correctly.
Parking brake bedding
The parking brake shoes must be “bed-
ded down” whenever the stopping effect
of the parking brake is weakened or
whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drums are replaced, in order to assure the
best braking performance.
This procedure is described in the Vehicle
service manual and can be performed by
an INFINITI dealer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving. This will cause overheating
of the brakes, wearing out the brake and
pads faster and reduce gas mileage.
To help save the brakes and to prevent
the brakes from overheating, reduce
speed and downshift to a lower gear be-
fore going down a slope or long grade.
Overheated brakes may reduce braking
performance and could result in loss of
vehicle control.
WARNING
O 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.
O If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. Braking will be
harder.
BRAKE ASSIST
When the force applied to the brake pedal
exceeds a certain level, the Brake Assist
is activated generating greater braking
force than a conventional brake booster
even with light pedal force.
WARNING
The Brake Assist is only an aid to assist
braking operation and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. It is the driv-
er’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
PREVIEW FUNCTION (Intelligent
Cruise Control system equipped
model)
When the Preview Function identifies the
need to apply emergency braking by
sensing a vehicle ahead in the same lane
and the distance and relative speed from
it, it applies the brake pre-pressure be-
fore the driver depresses the brake pedal
and helps improve brake response by re-
ducing pedal free play.
BRAKE ASSIST
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