Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) - Renault clio 2001 Owner's Manual

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)

When braking sharply, the two main
aims are to reduce the stopping
distance and to keep your car under
control. However, depending on the
nature of the ground, weather
conditions and your reactions, there
is a danger that the wheels may lock
and directional control may be lost.
The anti-lock braking system (ABS)
has been designed to combat this
danger.
The brake control system prevents
the wheels from locking, even if the
brakes are applied too sharply, and
allows the car to be steered and thus
its direction to be controlled. Under
these circumstances it is quite
possible for the driver to steer the
car round an obstacle whilst braking
at the same time. Also, this system
allows you to optimise stopping
distances, especially
roadholding becomes difficult (wet
or slippery roads, variable road
surfaces).
The braking control provided by the anti-lock braking system is independent of the effort applied to the brake pedal.
In an emergency, apply strong and continuous pressure to the brake pedal - there is no need to pump it repeatedly.
(depending on version or option)
Although this system allows you to
optimise stopping distances, the
ABS system does not allow you to
increase car performance, which is
physically linked to the local
conditions of tyre/ground adhesion.
The rules of good driving practice
must always be observed (such as
driving at a safe distance from the
vehicle in front). The fact that the
car's safety has been enhanced
should not encourage you to take
risks.
Whenever the system is in use, you
will feel a varying degree of pulsing
through the brake pedal. These
tangible signs will warn you that the
adhesion between the tyres and the
ground has reached its limit and
that you must adapt your driving
style to suit the road conditions.
when
Faults
Two possible situations may occur:
1 - The warning light is
lit on the instrument panel.
Braking is still available, but
without the ABS system. Consult a
Renault Dealer as soon as possible.
2 - Warning lights
are lit on the instrument panel.
This indicates that both the braking
system and the ABS system are
faulty. Your car brakes may still
partially operate. However, it is
dangerous to brake suddenly and
you must therefore stop as soon as
traffic conditions allow. Contact
your Renault Dealer as a matter or
urgency.
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