Brakes Driving
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– Do not adapt your normal
driving style when driving a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
It is essential that the brak-
ing system is operated in a
safe and conventional man-
ner.
– ABS does not shorten the
overall vehicle braking
(stopping) distance.
– In the event of an ABS mal-
function, the ABS will be
automatically disengaged
and the ABS warning light
will illuminate. The conven-
tional braking system will
remain operative, but the
vehicle must be driven with
care and the fault repaired
as soon as possible.
NOTE: The operation and
function of the ABS warning
lights are detailed in the
“Instruments and controls”
section of this handbook.
Service brakes
The service brakes are operated by the
footbrake pedal. If the vehicle has been
driven through water or subjected to
high pressure washing, full braking
power may not be available; dry the
brakes by lightly applying the brakes
while the vehicle is in motion.
If there is a malfunction in the service
brake system, the parking brake can be
used for emergency braking; do not
continue a trip with a faulty service
brake system.
Parking brake / emergency
brake
WARNING! Do not attempt to
release the parking brake
while the steering lock is
engaged; failure to observe
this precaution can result in
vehicle movement with the
loss of steering control.
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