Isuzu FVM - Page 401

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TIPS ON SAFE AND SMOOTH OPERATION
Braking
Your vehicle has air-over-hydraulic brakes
or full-air brakes for strong braking force
with only a light pressure on the brake
pedal. Do not press the brake pedal hard
except in the event of an emergency.
1. Braking distances vary according to
the vehicle speed and road conditions.
First, slow down sufficiently using the
engine brake and the exhaust brake.
2. Press the brake pedal and keep it
pressed toward the point at which you
want the vehicle to stop.
3. Ease off the brake pedal.
NOTE
[Air-over-hydraulic brakes]
Air-over-hydraulic brakes use compressed air to produce hydraulic pressure,
which in turn activates the brakes. Consequently, they provide strong braking
force with only light pressure on the pedal.
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CAUTION
Do not allow the brake pedal to fully
return. If you allow the brake pedal
to fully return, there will be a short
delay before the brakes start to work
the next time you press the pedal,
meaning that the stopping distance
may be increased.
Unnecessary frequent depression
and release of the brake pedal
reduces the vehicle's air pressure,
thereby detracting from brake
effectiveness.
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4. Immediately before the point where you want the vehicle to stop, gently press the
brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a halt.
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