Nissan Maxima: Brake system - Starting and driving - Nissan Maxima Owners ManualNissan Maxima: Brake system

The brake system has two separate hydraulic circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still have braking at 2 wheels.

    Power steering
    The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, muc ...

    Brake precautions
    Vacuum assisted brakes The brake booster aids braking by using engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However, greater foot pressure on the br ...

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    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: ...

    MAX A/C-Level (B, D)
    To operate the MAX A/C, turn the temperature knob to extreme left. Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. In this mode, the air conditioning and the recirculated air position will ...

    All ChildrenMust Be Restrained
    Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, traffic collisions are the number one cause of dea ...