Brakes
Brakes
Do not take risks that could affect the
safety of yourself, your passengers
and any other road users. It is the
driver’s responsibility to drive within
normal safety margins, giving due
consideration to prevailing weather
and traffic conditions.
FOOT BRAKES
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
Never allow the vehicle to coast
(freewheel) with the engine turned off.
The engine must be running to provide
full braking assistance. The brakes
will still function with the engine off,
but far more pressure will be required
to operate them.
STEEP SLOPES
If the vehicle is stationary on a steep, slippery
slope, it may begin to slide even with the
brakes applied. This is because without wheel
rotation, the ABS cannot determine vehicle
movement.
If the red brake warning indicator
illuminates, safely bring the vehicle to
a stop, as quickly as possible and
seek qualified assistance.
To counteract this, briefly release the brakes to
allow some wheel rotation. Then re-apply the
brakes to allow ABS to gain control.
Never place non-approved floor
matting or any other obstructions
under the brake pedal. This restricts
pedal travel and braking efficiency.
EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST (EBA)
Driving through heavy rain or water can have
an adverse effect on braking efficiency. Under
such circumstances, it is recommended that
you lightly apply the brakes intermittently, to
dry the brakes.
If the driver rapidly applies the brakes, EBA
automatically boosts the braking force to its
maximum, in order to bring the vehicle to a halt
as quickly as possible. If the driver applies the
brakes slowly, but conditions mean that ABS
operates on the front wheels, EBA will increase
the braking force in order to apply ABS control
to the rear wheels.
ABS WARNING LAMP
The ABS warning lamp illuminates
briefly when the ignition is turned
on.
EBA stops operating as soon as the brake pedal
is released.
If this amber warning lamp illuminates when
driving (accompanied by an associated
warning message), drive with extra caution,
avoid heavy braking where possible, and seek
qualified assistance as soon as possible.
The amber brake warning lamp
illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned on.
A fault with the EBA system is indicated by the
amber brake warning lamp illuminating and an
associated warning message. Gently and safely
stop the vehicle and seek qualified assistance.
ABS cannot overcome the physical
limitations of stopping the vehicle in
too short a distance, cornering at too
high a speed or the danger of
aquaplaning.
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