Operating Cautions; Antilock Brake System - Chery Automobile User Manual

Operating Cautions

Brake System
• If there is consistent noise or vibra-
tion being transferred to the steering
wheel during braking, take your ve-
hicle to an authorized Chery dealer
for repair.
• New brake pads require a 200 km
break-in period. During the first 200
km, higher pedal pressure will be re-
quired for adequate stopping.
• Brake pad wear depends greatly on
the driving habits of the operator. For
vehicles mainly used for city traffic,
frequent starting and stopping will
significantly shorten the life of the
brake pads. It is necessary to take
your vehicle to an authorized Chery
dealer for regular maintenance and
proper service.
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• When driving down a steep grade hill,
shift to a lower gear to make full use
of the engine's braking action. This
will reduce the load on the brake sys-
tem.
• A damp brake rotor may reduce brak-
ing efficiency. After driving through
water, driving in a rainstorm, or wash-
ing the vehicle, press the brake pedal
lightly to dry the brakes and restore
normal braking.
WARNING!
Keeping the brake pressed while driv-
ing – commonly known as "riding the
brake" – can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your
foot resting or "riding" on the brake
pedal can result in abnormally high
brake temperatures, excessive lining
wear, and possible brake damage. This
also deteriorates full braking capac-
ity in case of an emergency stop.
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Brake Fluid
Check the brake fluid level at regular
intervals.
WARNING!
Add brake fluid to the brake fluid res-
ervoir to maintain the MAX level. If
a brake fluid leak is suspected, take
your vehicle to an authorized Chery
dealer for repair.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS provides increased vehicle
stability and braking performance un-
der most braking conditions. The sys-
tem automatically modulates brake
pressure during severe braking condi-
tions to prevent wheel lockup.