SSANGYONG STAVIC 2006 Owner's Manual page 25

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Cautions While Driving
1. Do not turn off the engine while the vehicle is in motion.
The power steering function and the brake assist func-
tion will be deactivated. You can use only mechanical op-
erations of the steering and brake system without assisted
pressure. Thus, you need bigger force to steer and stop
your vehicle. It may cause an accident.
2. Do not adjust driver's seat, rear view mirrors, steering
wheel while the vehicle is moving.
3. While driving, do not depress the brake pedal when the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed. Otherwise, the response from
accelerator pedal may be delayed. This symptom is the safety
function to protect the vehicle's drive system. This symptom
can be eliminated if you depress and release the accelera-
tor pedal once when the brake pedal is not depressed.
Abrupt Start, Acceleration and Stop
1. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops. It may cause
high fuel consumption or an accident.
2. Gently accelerate and decelerate the engine.
Fade
Reduction or loss in braking force due to loss of friction
between brake pads and disc. Caused by heat buildup
through repeated or prolonged brake application.
Engine Brake
When driving down the long slope, use the engine brake ef-
fect by downshifting the transmission in steps according to
the driving conditions while using the service brake. An ex-
cessive operation of the service brake could result in "Fade"
or "Vapor Lock" effect.
Stopping and Parking the Vehicle
1. Never leave infants and children unattended in the vehicle
with the doors locked. They can move the vehicle
unexpectedly. They can be suffocated in especially hot
weather.
2. When parking the vehicle on the hilly road, apply the park-
ing brake and chock the blocks under the wheels. Place
the gear selector lever to "P" position (automatic transmis-
sion equipped vehicle).
3. If possible, do not stop and park the vehicle on the steep
road.
Vapor Lock
The abnormal condition that occurs when brake fluid contains too
much moisture and is overheated, causing the moisture in the fluid
to boil. Gas bubbles are formed in the fluid, which causes a spongy
brake pedal or a complete loss of hydraulic pressure.
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