Owner`s manual

pressure to prevent each wheel from locking.
By preventing wheel lockup, the system helps
the driver maintain steering control and helps
to minimize swerving and spinning on slip-
pery surfaces.
Using the system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down.
WARNING
Do not 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.
If a tire slips on rough roads for more
than 10 seconds, the ABS brake warning
lightmaycomeon.TurnOFFtheignition
key, restart the engine and drive the ve-
hicle at speeds above 20 MPH (30
km/h). If the warning light does not go
out, have the vehicle checked at an
INFINITI retailer.
Self-test feature
The anti-lock brake system consists of elec-
tronic sensors, electric pumps, and hydraulic
solenoids controlled by 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 clank noise and/or feel a
pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal
and is not an indication 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 will then behave
normally, but without anti-lock assistance.
If the light comes on during the self check, or
while you are driving, you should take your
vehicle to your INFINITI retailer for repair at
your earliest convenience.
STARTING AND DRIVING
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