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Driving hints
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Rear-window shelf:
Do not leave any heavy or hard objects
on the shelf, as they could be dislodged
by heavy braking or a sudden avoid-
ance manoeuvre, and endanger the
car's occupants.
Coat hooks:
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do
not hang any heavy objects from the
hooks, as these could endanger the
car's occupants in the event of heavy
braking or a sudden avoidance
manoeuvre.
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The principle
The antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking when
the brakes are applied, and thus
increases active safety.
Braking with ABS
You use ABS most effectively by
applying maximum brake pressure in
situations which call for this ("full
braking"). Since the vehicle remains
steerable, you can avoid obstacles by
turning the steering wheel as smoothly
as possible.
The pulsating sensation at the brake
pedal, combined with the sound of the
hydraulic system operating, indicates
that ABS is intervening.
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