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Using the brakes
Using the brakes
WARNING: To obtain a good running
in of the brake pads and discs, avoid
sudden braking during the first 190 mi.
(300 km).
The ABS is a component of the braking
system that offers two basic
advantages:
– It is designed to help avoid locking of
the wheels and thus skidding during
emergency braking and especially
under low grip conditions.
– It makes it possible to brake and
steer at the same time in order to
avoid unexpected obstacles or to
direct the vehicle where desired
when braking: this is done in
keeping with the physical limits of
the tire’s lateral grip.
In order to fully utilize the ABS:
– You will perceive a light "pulsation"
of the brake pedal during
emergency braking or braking under
low grip conditions: this indicates
that the ABS is operating. Do not
release the pedal but continue to
press it to give continuity to the
braking action.
– The ABS is designed to help prevent
the wheels from locking, but it does
not increase the physical grip limits
between the tires and the road nor
does it decrease the amount of
braking distance required to stop
the vehicle. Therefore, even if your
vehicle is fitted with ABS, always
ensure to keep to a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of yours
and reduce your speed when
entering a curve.
The pad wear limit is indicated by the
illumination of the warning light ,
on the instrument panel.
In this event, please contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
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