ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESP) SYSTEM (where fitted)
When accelerating, driving on slippery surfaces or
suddenly avoiding obstacles on roads, the vehicle
might swerve or slip. The Electronic Stability Pro-
gramme (ESP) system continuously monitors and
compares the driver's intended speed and the travel
direction. The system adjusts wheel brake pressure
and engine torque to assist in improving vehicle
stability.
If the vehicle is operated with the ESP system turned
off, all ESP and TCS functions will be turned off. The
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system and ABS will
still operate with the ESP system off. If the Active
Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system is activated, the
be especially careful when driving and corner-
ing on slippery surfaces. Always drive care-
fully.
If engine related parts, such as a muffler, are
not standard equipment or are extremely de-
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“SLIP” indicator light (
) will blink and you may
teriorated, the “SLIP” indicator light (
illuminate.
) may
hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction.
If brake related parts, such as brake pads, ro-
tors and callipers, are not standard equipment
or are extremely deteriorated, the ESP system
may not operate properly and the “SLIP” indi-
When the ESP system is operating, the “SLIP” in-
dicator light (
blinks.
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) in the combination meter
Fade Brake Support (FBS) (where fitted) is an addi-
tional aid to the ESP system, it minimises the stop-
ping distance during braking when the brakes be-
come hot and in addition, it provides a safety benefit
for driving on a downhill descent where frequent
braking is necessary.
When only the traction control (TCS) system in
the ESP system is operating, the “SLIP” indicator
light (
blink.
cator light (
) may illuminate.
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Do not modify the vehicle's suspension. If sus-
pension parts, such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabiliser bars and bushings,
are not NISSAN-approved or are extremely de-
teriorated, the ESP system may not operate
properly. This could adversely affect vehicle
handling performance and the “SLIP” indica-
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) in the combination meter will also
While the ESP system is operating, you may feel a
pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or
vibration from under the bonnet. This is normal and
indicates that the ESP system is working properly.
If the “SLIP” indicator light (
) blinks, the road
conditions are slippery. Be sure to drive carefully.
See “Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
The ESP computer has a built in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time the engine is
started and the vehicle moves forwards or reverses
at a slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you may
hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and is not an indication
of a malfunction.
tor light (
) may illuminate.
Indicator light
When driving on extremely inclined surfaces,
such as higher banked corners, the ESP sys-
tem may not operate properly and the “SLIP”
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If a malfunction occurs in the system, the “SLIP”
indicator light (
nation meter.
) will come on in the combi-
indicator light (
drive on these types of roads. If ESP OFF indi-
cator light does illuminate after driving
) may illuminate. Do not
As long as these indicator lights are on, the trac-
tion control function is cancelled.
on extreme surfaces, restart the engine to re-
set the ESP system.
WARNING
The ESP system uses Active Brake Limited Slip
(ABLS) system to improve vehicle traction. The Ac-
tive Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system works when
one of the driving wheels is spinning on a slippery
surface. The Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) sys-
tem, brakes the spinning wheel to distribute the
driving power to the other driving wheel.
The ESP system is designed to help improve
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If wheels or tyres other than the recom-
mended ones are used, the ESP system may
not operate properly and the “SLIP” indicator
driving stability but does not prevent
accidents caused by abrupt steering opera-
tion at high speeds, or careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and
light (
) may illuminate.
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