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Brakes
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reduced
braking efciency. Dab the brake pedal
when driving from a car wash to remove
the lm of water.
ABS
WARNING
The ABS does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with
due care and attention.
The ABS helps you to maintain full
steering and directional stability when
you brake heavily in an emergency, by
preventing the road wheels from locking.
Electronic brake force
distribution system
During emergency braking situations
when it is necessary to depress the
brake pedal with greater force, the
brake assist system provides braking
assistance, thus enhancing braking
performance.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ABS
When the ABS is operating, the brake
pedal will pulse. This is normal. Maintain
pressure on the brake pedal.
The ABS will not eliminate the dangers
inherent when:
You drive too close to the vehicle in •
front of you.
The vehicle is aquaplaning.•
You take corners too fast.•
The road surface is poor.•
PARKING BRAKE
Applying the parking brake
WARNING
Make sure that the parking brake
is applied before you release the
lever.
Note: Do not press the release button
when you apply the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal rmly.1.
Pull the parking brake lever upwards 2.
to its fullest extent.
Parking on a hill
If you have to park facing uphill, select
rst gear and turn the front wheels away
from the kerb. If you have to park facing
downhill, select reverse gear and turn
the front wheels towards the kerb.
Releasing the parking brake
Press the brake pedal rmly.1.
Pull the parking brake lever upwards 2.
slightly, press the release button and
push the lever downwards.
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