Renault KANGOO Vehicle User Manual page 231

DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents
the wheels from locking, allowing the
stopping distance to be managed and
keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-
cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle
whilst braking. In addition, this system
can increase stopping distances, par-
ticularly on roads with low surface grip
(wet ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the
brake pedal each time the system is
activated. The ABS does not in any
way improve the vehicle's physical per-
formance relating to the road surface
and road-holding. It is still essential to
follow the rules of good driving practice
(such as driving at a safe distance from
the vehicle in front etc.).
In an emergency, apply firm and
continuous pressure to the brake
pedal. There is no need to pump
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-
late the force applied in the braking
system.
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Operating faults:
x
©
– and lit up on the in-
strument panel accompanied
by the messages "Check ABS",
"WARNING: Check Braking System"
and "Check ESC": this indicates that
the ABS, the ESC and the emer-
gency brake assist are disabled.
Braking is always enabled;
x D
©
– , ,
lit on the instrument panel accom-
panied by the message "WARNING:
Braking System": this indicates a
fault with the braking system.
In both cases, please consult an
Authorised Dealer.
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are partially operational.
However, it is dangerous
to brake suddenly and it
is essential to stop immediately, as
soon as traffic conditions allow. Call
an approved Dealer.
braking systems
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