Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Brake assist

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

WARNING The ABS is a sophisticated device, but it cannot prevent accidents resulting from careless or dangerous driving techniques. It can help maintain vehicle control during braking on slippe ...

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system

The VDC system uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain driving conditions, the VDC system helps to perform the following functions: Controls brake pressu ...

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Unlocking doors
1. Press the   button on the Intelligent Key. 2. The driver's door will unlock and the hazard warning lights flash once, and the front and tail lights will turn on for 30 seconds. 3. Press the  button again within one minute, the outside buzzer sounds once and the remai ...

Front disc brake
BRAKE PAD BRAKE PAD : Inspection of Pad PAD WEAR Check pad thickness from the inspection hole on cylinder body. Check using a scale if necessary DISC ROTOR DISC ROTOR : Inspection of Rotor VISUAL Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks, and serious damage. Replace as ne ...

Periodic maintenance
ROAD WHEEL Inspection ALUMINUM WHEEL Check tires for wear and improper inflation. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.  Remove tire from aluminum wheel and mount on a tire balance machine. Refer to WT-62, "Rem ...