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SAFETY
ST
AR
TING AND
DRIVING
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
YOUR CAR
ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
Intervention of the ABS is detected by a
slight pulsing of the brake pedal
accompanied by noise: such an event
indicates that you need to adjust your
speed to the type of road on which you
are travelling.
ABS SYSTEM
This system, an integral part of the
braking system, which prevents the
wheels from locking when braking,
makes the most of road grip and gives
the best control when emergency
braking under difficulty road conditions.
The system is completed by EBD
(Electronic Braking Force Distribution),
which distributes the braking action
between front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To achieve maximum
efficiency of the braking system, a
settlement period of about 500 km is
required: During this time, avoid
sudden, repeated and prolonged
braking.
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal
pulsating, do not remove your foot,
but keep it pressed; in doing so you
will stop in the shortest amount of
space possible under the current
road conditions.
WARNING
The ABS exploits the tyre-
road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should
therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces without
taking unnecessary risks.
WARNING
FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
This is indicated by the turning on of
warning light
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on the instrument
panel together with the dedicated
message on the multifunctional display
(where provided), (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
In the case, the braking system will
work as normal without the extra
potentials offered by the ABS system.
Drive carefully to the nearest Ford
Dealership to have the system checked.
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