Brakes & Braking - TATA Motors Zest Owner's Manual

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STARTING & DRIVING
BRAKES & BRAKING:
The brake system on your vehicle is
an advanced dual circuit, diagonal split
vacuum assisted hydraulic brake
system.
WARNING
Never use the brake pedal as a
footrest. Never depress the brake
pedal and the accelerator pedal at
the same time.
Water on brake discs and brake
pads affects braking:
Driving in rain and slush or in a vehicle
wash can cause water to collect on
the brake discs and pads. This will
cause a delay in braking effect when
the pedal is pressed. To avoid such a
delay when the brakes are needed,
depress the pedal occasionally when
driving through rain, slush etc.
This will remove the water from the
brakes. Check that brake application
feels normal. This should also be done
90
after washing or starting in very damp
or cold weather.
Severe strain on the brake system:
The brakes will be subject to severe
strain when driving in mountains or
hilly areas, or when towing. Vehicle
speed is usually slower, which means
that the cooling of the brakes is less
efficient than when driving on level
roads. To reduce the strain on the
brakes, shift into a lower gear and let
the engine help with the braking. Do
not forget that, if you are towing, the
brakes will be subjected to a greater
than normal load.
WARNING
If you shift gear down on a slippery
road surface in an attempt to
increase the engine's braking effect,
the wheels could lose their grip. This
may lead to increased danger of
skidding and accidents. Do not shift
down for additional engine braking
on a slippery road surface.
BRAKES & BRAKING
STOPPING THE ENGINE:
Before switching off the engine, run the
engine in idle condition for at least 30
seconds and then switch off. This will
allow the engine oil to lubricate the
turbocharger, till its speed is fully
reduced and also allow the unit to cool
down.
WARNING
A quick burst on the accelelerator
before turning off the engine serves
absolutely no practical purpose, it
wastes fuel and is damaging
especially to turbocharged engine.
The above precautions will ensure
satisfactory life and performance from
the turbocharger, till its speed is fully
reduced and also allow the unit to cool
down.
WARNING
Do not switch the engine off when it
is running at high speed. If you do,
the turbocharger will continue
running after the engine oil pressure