BASIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES 2:
SUSPENSION/STEERING AND CHASSIS
Questions and Answers
Which current Nissan vehicles have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensor in the spare tire?
None
What is the advantage of a hydraulic brake booster? Provides a firmer pedal feel with
reduced travel, increasing system responsiveness
Where can customers get information about towing with their Nissan vehicle? Nissan
Towing Guide
Nissan's body-on-frame vehicles use a welded ladder frame with ________. Full-length
box section rails
What is payload? The weight of the people, cargo, and optional equipment carried by the
vehicle
, What are the advantages of unibody construction's stiff body structure? -The suspension
can control wheel movement more precisely for enhanced performance
-Allows the use of softer suspension settings to increase ride comfort without compromising
performance
Why is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) important to a customer? It's the maximum
allowed weight of the fully loaded vehicle
What does the Intelligent Body Assembly System (IBAS-II) do? -Ensures every vehicle
exhibits the same exceptional fit and finish
-All major body components are assembled at one location to avoid errors during assembly
-Robots "learn" to build a better vehicle with each body assembled
What does a hydraulic brake booster do? -Uses an electric pump to pressurize brake fluid
to assist brake pedal force
SUSPENSION/STEERING AND CHASSIS
Questions and Answers
Which current Nissan vehicles have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensor in the spare tire?
None
What is the advantage of a hydraulic brake booster? Provides a firmer pedal feel with
reduced travel, increasing system responsiveness
Where can customers get information about towing with their Nissan vehicle? Nissan
Towing Guide
Nissan's body-on-frame vehicles use a welded ladder frame with ________. Full-length
box section rails
What is payload? The weight of the people, cargo, and optional equipment carried by the
vehicle
, What are the advantages of unibody construction's stiff body structure? -The suspension
can control wheel movement more precisely for enhanced performance
-Allows the use of softer suspension settings to increase ride comfort without compromising
performance
Why is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) important to a customer? It's the maximum
allowed weight of the fully loaded vehicle
What does the Intelligent Body Assembly System (IBAS-II) do? -Ensures every vehicle
exhibits the same exceptional fit and finish
-All major body components are assembled at one location to avoid errors during assembly
-Robots "learn" to build a better vehicle with each body assembled
What does a hydraulic brake booster do? -Uses an electric pump to pressurize brake fluid
to assist brake pedal force
