Think city - Driving Tips

4. Driving and Safety
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Battery
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Battery
While driving the vehicle, whenever the accelerator is not
depressed, the motor will act as generator and will create
energy that charges the battery. This is more pronounced when
driving downhill or when driving in EFFICIENCY DRIVING
mode. This is called regenerative braking and helps maximize
your driving range. By anticipating your stops and simply
removing your foot from the accelerator to slow down, you can
take advantage of the energy gained from regenerative braking.
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The ABS monitors the speed of the wheels. If one of the wheels
gets blocked during braking, the braking power will adjust itself
so that the wheel does not lock up. The wheels will continue
to rotate freely, allowing you to steer the vehicle even in an
emergency situation.
When the ABS cuts in, there will be a pulsating movement in the
brake pedal. This is normal and indicates that the ABS brakes
are working as they should. It is not uncommon to hear noise
from the braking system both during braking and when starting
up. This can be caused by dust, moisture, heat, cold, salt or dirt.
If there is a constant “metal upon metal” sound when braking,
have the brakes checked by your dealer. Dealer should also be
contacted if there is repeated vibration in the steering wheel
during braking.
Driving Tips
When THINK City starts and drives, energy from the battery is
used. The greater the speed or steeper uphill, the more energy
is required. Fast acceleration and erratic driving uses more
energy than smooth and stable driving.
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