The brake pedal may pulsate when press-
ed. T
he brake pedal must be pressed more
firmly as the braking distance will increase
due to the reduced brake servo.
1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop.
Anti-lock brake system failure or
fault
Indicator lamp lights up yellow.
1.
Go to a suitably qualified workshop.
The vehicle can be braked without the
anti-lock brake system.
ESC fault
Indicator lamp lights up yellow. ESC has
been switched o.
1.
Switch the ignition on and o.
2. Drive a short distance at a speed of 15–
20 km/h (9–12 mph) if necessary.
3. If the indicator lamp
continues to
light up, go to a suitably qualified work-
shop.
Noises of the br
ake support systems
The brake pedal may move or noises may
occur while the brake support systems are
regulating.
1. Continue to apply the necessary
amount of brake pressure, and steer
the vehicle when required.
WARNING
If the brake warning lamp lights up to-
gether with the indic
ator lamp, the control
function of the ABS may have failed. This
can cause the rear wheels to lock when
you brake. This may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and can result in ac-
cidents with serious or fatal injuries.
·
Drive at reduced speed to the nearest
qualified workshop to have the brake
system checked.
·
Avoid sudden braking and driving ma-
noeuvres.
WARNING
If the indicator lamp does not go out or
c
omes on while the vehicle is in motion,
the ABS is not working properly. The vehi-
cle can be stopped using the normal
brakes only. Any restric
tion of the ABS
can cause accidents and may result in ve-
hicle damage and serious or fatal injury.
·
Go to a suitably qualified workshop.
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