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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Note: Depending on applicable laws
and regulations in the country for which
your vehicle was originally built, the brake
lamps may flash if you brake heavily.
Note: Occasional brake noise is normal
and often does not indicate a concern.
In normal operation, the system may
emit occasional or intermittent squeal
or groan noises when the brakes are
applied. Such noises are usually caused
by environmental conditions such as
cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt or
mud.
Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reduced
braking efficiency. Dab the brake pedal
when driving from a car wash to remove
the film of water.
ABS
WARNING
The ABS does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with
due care and attention.
The ABS helps you to maintain full
steering and directional stability when
you brake heavily in an emergency, by
preventing the road wheels from locking.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Note: When the ABS is operating, the
brake pedal will pulse and may travel
further. Maintain pressure on the brake
pedal. You may also hear a noise from
the system. This is normal.
Brakes
The ABS will not eliminate the dangers
inherent when:
•
You drive too close to the vehicle in
front of you.
•
The vehicle is aquaplaning.
•
You take corners too fast.
•
The road surface is poor.
PARKING BRAKE
Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
•
Pull the parking brake lever up
smartly to its fullest extent.
•
Do not press the release button
while pulling the lever up.
•
If your vehicle is parked on a hill and
facing uphill, select first gear and
turn the steering wheel away from
the kerb.
•
If your vehicle is parked on a hill and
facing downhill, select reverse gear
and turn the steering wheel towards
the kerb.
To release the parking brake, press
the brake pedal firmly, pull the lever up
slightly, depress the release button and
push the lever down.
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