The minimum speed for ABS to function is 12 kmph. ABS is activated only during
wheel lock conditions where ABS takes over and prevents wheel lock. During the
ABS operation, a slight pulsation may be felt in the brake pedal to indicate ABS is
active. You may also hear motor noise from the engine compartment. It is
recommended to hold the brake pedal firmly while the ABS is active rather than
pumping the brake pedal.
Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces as on a manhole cover, a steel
plate at a construction site, a joint in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day, tends to activate
the anti-lock brake system. The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch ON the
ignition and should go out after a few seconds. If the ABS warning lamp does not go
out or if it comes ON while driving, it means there is a fault in the ABS system. In
both cases, the normal braking system remains efficient, exactly as on a vehicle
without ABS.
The vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by an Authorized Mahindra
Dealer. The Anti-lock brake system is not designed to shorten the stopping distance:
Always drive at a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you. The stopping distance may be longer in the following cases:
• Driving on rough, gravel or snow covered roads
• Driving with tyre chains installed
• Driving over steps such as the joints on the road
• Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or there are differences in
surface height
The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch ON the ignition
and should go out after a few seconds. If the ABS warning lamp
does not go out or if it comes ON while driving, it means there is a
fault in the ABS system. In both cases, the normal braking system
remains efficient, exactly as on a vehicle without ABS. The vehicle should be
examined as soon as possible by an Authorized Mahindra Dealer.
Do not overestimate the Anti-lock Brake System. Although the Anti-lock Brake
System assists in providing vehicle control, it is still important to drive with all
due care and maintain a moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you. There are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering
wheel operation even with ABS active. If tyre grip performance exceeds its
capability, or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain, the
Anti-lock Brake System will not assist with vehicle control.
STEERING AND BRAKES
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