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STARTING AND DRIVING
Anti-Lock Braking System
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
reduces the risk of any of the wheels
to lock up during braking, ensuring the
vehicle can still be steered.
ABS is especially beneficial when
braking on slippery road surfaces and
in bad driving conditions, but it is
important to realise that the ABS
cannot increase the friction level at the
road surface, it can only make optimum
use of the grip available.
The road wheels may appear to lock
momentarily which is normal.
NOTE: ABS does not function at
speeds below 5 mph.
When the ABS is activated, a ‘pulsing’
sensation at the brake pedal will be
felt and a clicking from the control
solenoids may be heard, indicating that
maximum braking is occurring and that
the driving style should be modified to
suit the road conditions. Also see
emergency brake light information on
page 151.
WARNING: The benefits that ABS
can provide should not encourage
you to take more risks with your
safety. ABS will not prevent a skid
caused by abrupt steering
movements or attempting to
corner too quickly. ABS does not
avoid the risk of an accident due
to inappropriate speed. The driver
is always responsible for the
judgement of safe speed.
WARNING: Always maintain a
safe distance from other vehicles
relative to the road surface and
weather conditions.
On surfaces, such as gravel or snow,
a vehicle with ABS may need a longer
stopping distance. Allow a greater fol-
lowing distance in these conditions.
The amber warning symbol
in the driver’s display should
illuminate for about 3 seconds
following ignition switch on and
then extinguish. If the symbol
remains illuminated, or comes
on whilst driving, an ABS fault
has been detected and it is not
operating.
The braking system will continue to
operate normally, but without ABS
operating, braking distances may
increase. The vehicle may continue to
be driven with appropriate care and
anticipation but contact your Lotus
Retailer at the earliest opportunity.
The ABS braking system is calibrated
for the tire and wheel size(s)
recommended for the vehicle. If
incorrect wheels or tires are fitted,
the ABS braking module may receive
incorrect information from its sensors
resulting in reduced ABS performance.
WARNING: Only fit wheels
and tires of the correct sizes
recommended for this vehicle.
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Hydraulic Brake Assist detects an
emergency situation by measuring the
braking reaction and brake pressure
build-up. In case of insufficient brake
pressure, the HBA system increases
braking force (up to the force until the
ABS system is engaged), to ensure the
shortest stopping distance possible.
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