Fiat SEDICI, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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1. ABS warning light Type 1
2. ABS warning light Type 2
3. Brake system warning light
(1) (2)
(3)
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On some types of loose sur-
faces (such as gravel, snow-
covered roads, etc.) the stopping dis-
tance required for an ABS-equipped
vehicle may be slightly greater than
for a comparable vehicle with a con-
ventional brake system. With a con-
ventional brake system, skidding tires
are able to “plow” the gravel or snow
layer, shortening the stopping dis-
tance, ABS minimizes this resistance
effect. Allow for extra stopping dis-
tance when driving on loose surfaces.
On regular paved roads, some drivers
may be able to obtain slightly short-
er stopping distances with conven-
tional brake systems than with ABS.
In both of the above conditions, ABS
will still offer the advantage of help-
ing you maintain directional control.
However, remember that ABS will not
compensate for bad road or weath-
er conditions or poor driver judgment.
Use good judgment and do not drive
faster than conditions will safely al-
low.
WARNING
If the ABS warning light (( 1)
or (2)) on the instrument
panel comes on and stays on while
driving, there may be a problem with
the ABS system. Ask your Fiat Deal-
ership to inspect the ABS system im-
mediately. If the ABS system becomes
inoperative, the brake system will
function as an ordinary brake system
that has no ABS.
WARNING
If the ABS warning light (( 1)
or (2)) and the Brake system
warning light (3) on the instrument
panel simultaneously stays on or
comes on when driving, both anti-lock
function and rear brake force control
function (Proportioning valve func-
tion) of the ABS system may have
failed. If so, the rear wheels may eas-
ily skid or the vehicle can even spin in
the worst case when braking on a slip-
pery road or when hard braking even
on a dry paved road.
Ask your Fiat Dealership to inspect
the ABS system immediately. Drive
carefully, avoiding hard braking as
much as possible.
WARNING
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