Breaking; Anti-Lock Brake System - Sym Joymax Z LW12W1-EU Owner's Manual

 Smoothly open the throttle to move off
CAUTION:
• Always open the throttle carefully particularly if you are unfamiliar with the scooter.
• New tires are slippery and may cause loss of control, it is necessary to establish normal tire grip in
the break-in period.

Breaking

 Completely close the throttle, the engine will help slowing down the scooter.
 When stopping, always apply both brakes at the same time. Generally speaking, the front brake should
be applied a bit more than the rear.
 Never lock the brakes or it will cause the tires to skid. When turning a corner, reduce your speed before
getting into the corner.
 Even though this scooter is equipped with ABS or CBS, braking during turning a corner may cause
wheel slip. It is better to limit and do not apply hard braking force when cornering.
 For emergency braking, focus on applying the brakes as hard as possible.
For Rear Wheel
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)(Joymax Z 250/300 only)
ABS is designed to help prevent the wheel from locking up when hard brakes are applied while running
straight. The ABS automatically regulates brake force. Intermittently gaining gripping force and braking force
helps prevent wheel lock-up and allows stable steering control while stopping. Brake control function is
identical to that of a conventional scooter. The brake lever is used for the front brake and the brake pedal for
the rear brake.
Although the ABS provides stability while stopping by preventing wheel lock-up, remember the following
characteristics:
 ABS cannot compensate for adverse road conditions, misjudgment or improper application of brakes.
You must take the same care as with scooters not equipped with ABS.
 ABS is not designed to shorten the braking distance. On loose, uneven or downhill surfaces, the
stopping distance of a scooter's with ABS may be longer than that of an equivalent scooter without ABS.
Use special caution in such areas.
 ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up during straight-up braking, but it cannot control wheel slip which
may be caused by braking during cornering. When turning a corner, it is better to limit braking to the
light application of both brakes or not to brake at all. Reduce your speed before you get into the corner.
ABS Indicator Light
The ABS indicator light in the combination instrument (page 8) blinks when the ABS is activating.
CAUTION:
ABS cannot protect the rider from all possible hazards and is not a substitute for safe riding practices.
Be aware of how the ABS system operates and its limitations. It is the rider's responsibility to ride at
appropriate speeds and manner for weather, road surface and traffic conditions.
For Front Wheel
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