Infiniti QX: Parking brake break-in
Break in the parking brake shoes whenever the stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the best braking performance. This procedure is described in the vehicle service manual and can be performed by an INFINITI retailer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This will cause overheating of the brakes, wearing out the brake and pads faster and reduce gas mileage. To help save the brakes and to prevent the brakes from overheating, reduce speed and downshift to a lower gear before going down a slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may reduce braking performance and could result in loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
► While driving on a slippery surface, be
careful when braking, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or accelerating
could cause the wheels to skid
and result in an accident.
► If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. Braking will be
harder.
Braking precautions
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions,
you will still have braking ability at two
wheels.
You may feel a small click and hear a sound
when the bra ...
Brake assist
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See also:
Automatic Dimming Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming mirror. The driver outside mirror automatically
adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the
on and off setting on the inside ...
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY and
the regular brake pedal must be applied.
A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ L ...
Engine oil
Vehicles with a diesel particle filter:
If the vehicle is mostly driven for short
distances, it is possible that malfunctions
may occur during the automatic cleaning of
the diesel particle fil ...