Braking system
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Additional operating information
• Under ABS control, heavy braking on a dry
road may produce tyre noise and slight
marking of the road surface. Neither need
cause concern.
• Solenoid cycling may sometimes be heard
when driving on very rough roads or while
’feathering’ (light braking) over irregular or
pitted surfaces. This is part of the normal
ABS function.
• If excessive pedal travel is experienced,
full braking will still be available; push the
pedal through the free movement until
resistance is felt, then apply the necessary
force to obtain braking. However, as soon
as safety permits, stop the vehicle and
seek qualified assistance before
continuing.
• On soft surfaces such as powdery snow,
sand or gravel, and also on very rough
surfaces, braking distances with ABS may
be greater than those achievable with a
non-ABS system. This is because the
natural action of locked wheels on soft
surfaces is to build up a wedge of material
in front of the wheels which assists in
stopping (however, ABS will continue to
provide better stability and steering
control).
• If the vehicle is brought to rest on a steep
slope which has a very low-friction
surface, the vehicle may slide with the
wheels locked because there is no wheel
rotation to signal movement to the ABS. If
this occurs, momentarily release the
brakes (to permit some wheel rotation),
before re-applying them to allow ABS to
regain control. Where a slow descent is
necessary, engage a LOW range gear with
the engine running to allow a controlled
descent (see ’Off-road driving’ for further
information).
WARNING
ABS is designed to operate only with
genuine Land Rover parts, and the tyres and
wheels specified in ’General data’. The
manufacturers cannot accept any
responsibility for inefficient operation of the
system, caused by modifications to the
vehicle, or the fitting of non-approved
components. Always consult your Land
Rover dealer for advice.
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