1999 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 134

POWER STEERING 2 ¼ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: k ¼ Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be set and the transmission placed into P (Park) for automatic transmission models or in an appropriate gear for manual transmission models. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in an accident. ¼ Make sure the automatic transmission selector lever has been pushed as far forward as it can go and cannot be moved without depressing the button at the end of the lever. 3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street when parked on a sloping drive way, it is a good practice to turn the wheels as illustrated. 1 ¼ HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: k Turn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. ¼ HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO 3 CURB: k Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from the center of the road if it moves. 4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove the key. The power assisted steering is designed to use a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, much greater steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns or at low speeds. If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be much harder to operate. Turn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. Starting and driving 5-17