MG ZS EV - Service Brake System

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Start Assist
If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the
START/STOP Switch is in READY state, D or
R gear is selected and the accelerator pedal
is pressed in order to pull away, the EPB will
automatically release.
Emergency Braking Function
 Inappropriateuse of EPB can lead
toaccidentsandinjuries.DONOT
applyEPBforvehiclebrakingunless
in emergency.
During emergency braking using the
EPB, DO NOT switch the START/
STOP Switch to the OFF state,
otherwise serious injury will be
caused.
In the event of normal brake failure,
emergency braking can be realised by pulling
and holding the EPB switch upward. In the
process of emergency braking, an audible
warning will sound at the same time. To
cancel the emergency braking process,
release the EPB switch.
Service Brake System
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
 When travelling at high speed or
there is a danger of aquaplaning,
i.e.wherealayerofwaterprevents
adequate contact between the
tyres and the road surface, ABS
cannot overcome the physical
limitations of stopping the vehicle
in a short distance. In these cases, it
istheresponsibilityofthedriverto
maintain a safe distance from other
vehicles.
 DO NOT pump the brake pedal
at any time, this will interrupt the
operationofABSandmayincrease
the braking distance.
The main function of ABS is to adjust
the braking force of the brake caliper
automatically during braking to prevent wheel
locking, so as to avoid dangerous situations
such as out of control of direction or vehicle
sideslip during emergency braking.
The system enables the driver to maintain
the control of vehicle steering in case of
emergency braking, keeps the vehicle stable
and improves safety.
Under normal braking conditions, ABS
will not be activated. However, once the
braking force exceeds the available adhesion
between the tyres and the road surface,
thereby causing the wheels to lock, ABS
will automatically come into operation. This
will be recognisable by a rapid pulsation felt
through the brake pedal.
If an emergency situation occurs, the driver
should apply full braking effort to activate
ABS even when the road surface is slippery.
Note: On soft surfaces such as powdery
snow, sand or gravel, vehicles equipped
with ABS may have a braking distance
greater than those without ABS. This
is because the natural action of locked
wheels on soft surfaces is to build up a
wedge of material in front of (or to the
sideof,ifsteering)thetyrecontactpatch.
This effect assists the vehicle to stop
when braking or to change direction when
steering.
Starting & Driving
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