Brakes
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Do not rest your foot on
the brake pedal while the vehicle is in
motion unless you are applying the brake
pedal.
Your vehicle is fitted with an advanced
electro-hydraulic brake control unit that
combines the vehicle’s conventional
hydraulic brake system with its regenerative
braking system to meet the requirements
for slowing the vehicle.
The brake control module interprets the
braking request and uses regenerative
braking, conventional hydraulic braking or a
combination of both as necessary.
Unlike conventional vehicles which have a
vacuum operated brake servo to assist in
the application of the brakes, a pump within
the control unit pressurizes the brake fluid
to apply the brakes. You may occasionally
hear the pump when the system is
operating. This is normal and not a cause
for concern.
If the brake warning light illuminates
while driving, accompanied by the
message “SERVICE BRAKES”, stop the
vehicle as soon as safety permits and have
the cause investigated by your local Fisker
Retailer.
In the event of a brake problem or a loss of
vehicle power, the brake system can still be
operated to bring the vehicle to a stop but
the brake pedal may be harder to push and
the stopping distance may be longer.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS)
WARNING: Always maintain an
appropriate stopping distance from
the vehicle in front. ABS cannot overcome
the physical limitations of trying to stop the
vehicle in too short a distance, cornering at
too high a speed, or the danger of
hydroplaning, i.e. where a layer of water
prevents adequate contact between the
tires and the road surface.
WARNING: Always drive with
consideration for the current road,
weather and traffic conditions.
The ABS is designed to prevent the wheels
from locking while braking, thereby
enabling steering control to be retained.
Under normal braking ABS will not be
activated. However, if the braking force
exceeds the available adhesion between
tires and road causing the wheels to lock,
then ABS will automatically come into
operation.
The ABS monitoring system checks that all
electrical components are working correctly
as soon as the vehicle is put into Accessory
mode, and also at frequent intervals during
a journey.
The ABS warning light illuminates
briefly as a bulb check when the
vehicle is put into Accessory mode. If the
light illuminates at any other time, the
system has detected a fault and the ABS
system has been shut down.
Note: The other functions of the braking
system remain fully operational and are not
affected by any loss of the ABS. However,
braking distances may increase.
BRAKE
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