Hydraulic Brake Assistant System (Hba) - Alfa Romeo 2015 4C Owner's Manual

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Hydraulic Brake Assistant System (HBA)

WARNING!
• The HBA system can't overrule the natural laws of
physics, and can't increase the grip available ac-
cording to the condition of the road.
• The HBA system cannot prevent accidents, includ-
ing those due to excessive speed on corners, driv-
ing on low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.
• The capability of the HBA system must never be
tested irresponsibly and dangerously, in such a
way as to compromise the safety of the driver, the
other occupants of the car or any other road user.
The HBA system is designed to improve the car's braking
capacity during emergency braking. The system detects
emergency braking by monitoring the speed and force
with which the brake pedal is pressed, and consequently
applies the optimal brake pressure. This can reduce the
braking distance, the HBA system therefore completes
the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the HBA system is obtained
pressing the brake pedal very quickly. In addition, the
brake pedal should be pressed continuously during
braking, avoiding intermittent presses, to get the most
out of the system.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake pedal until braking
is no longer necessary.
The HBA system is deactivated when the brake pedal is
released.