Anti-Lock Braking System - Renault Clio 2007 Owner's Manual

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
Under heavy braking, the essential re-
quirements are to limit the stopping
distance and keep your vehicle under
control. However, there is a risk that
roadholding and directional control
may be lost and the wheels may lock
under braking, depending on the nature
of the ground, weather conditions and
your reactions. The Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) has been designed to
combat this danger.
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the brakes
are applied too sharply, and allows the
vehicle to be steered and thus its direc-
tion to be controlled. Under these cir-
cumstances it is quite possible for the
driver to steer the vehicle and to avoid
an obstacle whilst at the same time
applying the brake. This system also
allows you to optimise stopping dis-
tances, especially when roadholding
becomes difficult (wet or slippery roads,
varying road surfaces).
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Although this system allows you to ben-
efit from optimum stopping distances,
even with the ABS you must still take
account of the actual condition of the
road surface.
It is still essential to follow the rules
of good driving practice (such as driv-
ing at a safe distance from the vehicle
in front). The fact that the vehicle's
safety has been increased should
not encourage you to take risks.
You will feel pulsing through the brake
pedal each time the system is activated.
These tangible signs will warn you that
the adhesion between the tyres and the
ground has reached its limit and enable
you to adapt your driving style to suit
the road conditions.
The braking modulation provided by
the ABS is independent of the effort
applied to the brake pedal. In an
emergency, apply firm and contin-
uous pressure to the brake pedal
There is no need to pump it repeat-
edly.
Operating faults
Two possible situations may occur:
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1 - Warning light
instrument panel.
Braking is still performed, but with-
out the ABS system. Contact a
RENAULT Dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
2 - Warning lights
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and are lit on the
instrument panel.
This indicates that both the brak-
ing system and the ABS system
are faulty. Your braking systems are
only partially operational. However,
it is dangerous to brake suddenly
and it is essential to stop immedi-
ately, as soon as traffic conditions
allow. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
is lit on the
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