Owner`s manual

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 warn-
ing light may come on. Turn OFF the
ignition key, restart the engine and
drive the vehicle at speeds above 20
MPH (30 km/h). If the warning light
does not go out, have the vehicle
checked at an INFINITI dealer.
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’’ oc-
curs, 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 mal-
function, it switches the anti-lock brake sys-
tem 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 dealer for repair at
your earliest convenience.
WARNING
The anti-lock brake system is a so-
phisticated device, but it cannot pre-
vent accidents resulting from care-
less or dangerous driving tech-
niques. It can help maintain vehicle
control during braking on slippery
surfaces, but remember that the
stopping distance on slippery sur-
faces will be longer than on normal
surfaces, even with the anti-lock
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 distance from the vehicle in
front of you. Ultimately, the respon-
sibility for safety of self and others
rests in the hands of the driver.
Tire type and condition may also
affect braking effectiveness.
O When replacing tires, install the
specified size of tires on all 4
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