ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
curb.
steering wheel operations that could
cause the electric power steering to over-
heat.
You may hear a noise when the steering
wheel is operated quickly. However, this is
not a malfunction.
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HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:
WARNING
Turn the wheels away from the
curb and move the vehicle back
until the curb side wheel gently
touches the curb.
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.
If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the
power assist for the steering will
not work. Steering will be harder
to operate.
When the electric power steering
warning light illuminates with the
engine running, the power assist
for the steering will cease opera-
tion. You will still have control of
the vehicle but the steering will
be harder to operate.
HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
If the electric power steering warning
CURB:
light
illuminates while the engine is
Turn the wheels toward the side of
the road so the vehicle will move
away from the center of the road if
it moves.
running, it may indicate the electric
power steering is not functioning prop-
erly and may need servicing. Have the
electric power steering checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. (See “Electric power
steering warning light” (P.2-12).)
4. Models with Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
When the electric power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine running,
the power assist for the steering will
cease operation. You will still have control
of the vehicle. However, greater steering
effort is needed, especially in sharp turns
and at low speeds.
Models without Intelligent Key sys-
tem:
The electric power steering is designed to
provide power assist while driving to
operate the steering wheel with light
force.
Place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position and remove the key.
When the steering wheel is operated
repeatedly or continuously while parking
or driving at a very low speed, the power
assist for the steering wheel will be
reduced. This is to prevent overheating
of the electric power steering and protect
it from getting damaged. While the power
assist is reduced, steering wheel opera-
tion will become heavy. When the tem-
perature of the electric power steering
goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such
The mode of the Power Steering can be
changed to:
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NORMAL
SPORT
For more information, see “Vehicle infor-
mation display” (P.2-19).
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