Anti-Lock Brake System - Sym XA05W4-EU Series Owner's Manual

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Anti-lock brake system

ABS is designed to help prevent the wheel from locking up when hard brakes are applied while
running straight. The ABS automatically regulates brake force. Intermittently gaining gripping force
and braking force helps prevent wheel lock-up and allows stable steering control while stopping.
Brake control function is identical to that of a conventional motorcycle. The brake lever is used for
the front brake and the brake pedal for the rear brake.
Although the ABS provides stability while stopping by preventing wheel lock-up, remember the
following characteristics:
 ABS cannot compensate for adverse road conditions, misjudgment or improper application of brakes.
You must take the same care as with motorcycles not equipped with ABS.
 ABS is not designed to shorten the braking distance. On loose, uneven or downhill surfaces, the
stopping distance of a scooter's with ABS may be longer than that of an equivalent motorcycle
without ABS. Use special caution in such areas.
 ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up during straight-up braking, but it cannot control wheel slip which
may be caused by braking during cornering. When turning a corner, it is better to limit braking to the
light application of both brakes or not to brake at all.. Reduce your speed before you get into the
corner.
 The computers integrated in the ABS compare vehicle speed with wheel speed. Since
non-recommended tires can affect wheel speed, they may confuse the computers, which can extend
braking distance.
CAUTION:
ABS cannot protect the rider from all possible hazards and is not a substitute for safe riding practices.
Be aware of how the ABS system operates and its limitations. It is the rider's responsibility to ride at
appropriate speeds and manner for weather, road surface and traffic conditions.
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