Nissan Altima: Using the system - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) - Brake system - Starting and driving - Nissan Altima Owners ManualNissan Altima: Using the system

Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. Depress the brake pedal with firm steady pressure, but do not pump the brakes. The ABS will operate to prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles.

WARNING

Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so may result in increased stopping distances.

    Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
    WARNING ● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a sophisticated device, but it cannot prevent accidents resulting from careless or dangerous driving techniques. It can help maintain vehicle ...

    Self-test feature
    The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the engine and mov ...

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    Regenerative Braking
    Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it into electrical energy. This energy is then stored in the vehicle's high voltage battery system, contributin ...

    Jacking and tire changing
    WARNING: • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Thevehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Youcould be crushed. Never put any part of your bodyunder a vehicle that is on a jac ...

    Heated windows and mirrors
    Heated windows Use the heated windows to defrost ordemist the windscreen or rear window. Note: The heated windows operate onlywhen the engine is running. Heated windscreen Heated rear window Heat ...