Nissan Altima: 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 brake pedal will be required to stop the vehicle and stopping distance will be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes ...
See also:
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and turns off after approximately 2 seconds. The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch ...
Safety Belts
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
• Safety Belts.
• How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly.
• Lap-Shoulder Belt.
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BRAKE FLUID LOW
This message is displayed when the
brake fluid level is low. See Brake
Fluid. ...
