Brakes; Principle Of Operation; Hints On Driving With Abs; Parking Brake - Ford FOCUS LV Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reduced
braking efficiency. Dab the brake pedal
when driving from a car wash to remove
the film of water.
ABS
WARNING
The ABS does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with
due care and attention.
The ABS helps you to maintain full
steering and directional stability when
you brake heavily in an emergency, by
preventing the road wheels from locking.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ABS
When the ABS is operating, the brake
pedal will pulse. This is normal. Maintain
pressure on the brake pedal.
The ABS will not eliminate the dangers
inherent when:
• You drive too close to the vehicle in
front of you.
• The vehicle is aquaplaning.
• You take corners too fast.
• The road surface is poor.

Brakes

PARKING BRAKE

All vehicles
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission should always be left
with the selector lever in position P.
• Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
• Pull the parking brake lever up
smartly to its fullest extent.
• Do not press the release button
while pulling the lever up.
• If your vehicle is parked on a hill and
facing uphill, select first gear and
turn the steering wheel away from
the kerb.
• If your vehicle is parked on a hill and
facing downhill, select reverse gear
and turn the steering wheel towards
the kerb.
To release the parking brake, press
the brake pedal firmly, pull the lever up
slightly, depress the release button and
push the lever down.
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