Power steering
The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you will still have control of the vehicle. However, much greater steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds.
WARNING
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.
See also:
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
requir ...
Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the
front seats and side curtain airbags. V-6 models add an electronic stability
system.
For a full list of safety featu ...
Interior
When a car gets to be a few years old it usually looks dated next to
competitors that have been more recently redesigned. At roughly three model
years of age, the Maxima's cabin still seems up-to- ...