NISSAN 2006 Altima - Manual (Page 193)

If the light comes on during the self-test or while
driving, take the vehicle to a NISSAN dealer for
repair.
WARNING
● The anti-lock braking system is a so-
phisticated device, but it cannot pre-
vent accidents resulting from careless
or dangerous driving techniques. It can
help maintain vehicle control during
braking on slippery surfaces, but re-
member that the stopping distance on
slippery surfaces will be longer than on
normal surfaces even with the anti-lock
braking system. Stopping distances
may also be longer on rough, gravel or
snow covered roads, or if you are using
tire chains. Tire type and condition may
also affect braking effectiveness. Al-
ways maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you. Ultimately, the
responsibility for safety of self and oth-
ers rests in the hands of the driver.
● Tire type and condition of tires may also
affect braking effectiveness.
● When replacing tires, install the speci-
fied size of tires on all four wheels.
● When installing a spare tire, make sure
it is the proper size and type as speci-
fied on the tire placard. For tire placard
location information, refer to “Tire plac-
ard” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
● Refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
When accelerating on slippery surfaces the tire
may spin or slip. With the vehicle traction control
system (TCS), sensors detect these movements
and control the braking and engine output to help
improve vehicle stability while accelerating.
● When the traction control system is operat-
ing, the slip indicator in the instrument panel
blinks.
● If the slip indicator blinks, the vehicle is un-
der slippery conditions. Be sure to drive
carefully. See “Slip indicator light” and “Trac-
tion control system (TCS) off indicator light”
in the “Instruments and controls” section of
this manual.
● If a malfunction occurs in the system,
the and indicator lights
come on in the instrument panel.
As long as these lights are on, the traction control
function is canceled. The vehicle will behave like
a vehicle without the system.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
(if so equipped)
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