2005 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 193

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) (if so equipped) ● Tire type and condition of tires may also affect braking effectiveness. ● When replacing tires, install the specified size of tires on all four wheels. ● When installing a spare tire, make sure it is the proper size and type as specified on the tire placard. For tire placard location information, refer to "Tire placard" in the "Technical and consumer information" section of this manual. ● Refer to "Wheels and tires" in the "Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section of this manual. When accelerating on slippery surfaces the tire may spin or slip. With the vehicle traction control system, sensors detect these movements and control the braking and engine output to help improve vehicle stability while accelerating. ● When the traction control system is operating, the slip indicator in the instrument panel blinks. ● If the slip indicator blinks, the vehicle is under slippery conditions. Be sure to drive carefully. See "Slip indicator light" and "Traction control 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 meter panel. As long as these warning lights are on, the traction control function is canceled. The vehicle will behave like a vehicle without the system. WARNING ● The traction control system is designed to help improve driving stability but does not prevent accidents due to abrupt steering operation at high speeds or by careless or dangerous driving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and be especially careful when driving and cornering on slippery surfaces and always drive carefully. ● If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not standard equipment or are extremely deteriorated, the traction control system may not operate properly and the indicator light may come on. ● Do not modify the vehicle's suspension. If suspension parts such as shock absorbers, struts, springs and bushings are not standard equipment or are extremely deteriorated, the traction control system may not operate properly and the indicator light may come on. Starting and driving 5-21