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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 secs. 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 Authorised Mahindra Dealer.
The ABS 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 the steps such as the joints on the road
• Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or differences
in surface height
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.
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EBD, as a subsystem of the ABS system, controls the effective
adhesion utilisation of the rear wheels. EBD aids in distributing the
brake forces more evenly leading to better vehicle stability during
braking.
Typically, the front end carries more weight and EBD distributes
less braking pressure to the rear brakes avoiding a lock up/skid.
For example, under light loads EBD applies less effort to the rear
brakes and for heavy loads it allows full braking effort to the rear
wheels.
A fault with EBD is indicated by illumination of the brake as well as
ABS warning lamps. The vehicle should be examined as soon as
possible by an Authorised Mahindra Dealer.
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