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5. Driving guide
NOTE
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Under normal driving conditions,
brake linings will wear, and dust
will accumulate on wheels, which is
inevitable but yet has no effect on the
braking performance.
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If rust and corrosion exist because the
brake linings and brake discs are not
used or used rarely, noise may be heard
from brakes for the first use. This is
normal. It is recommended to choose a
safe area and good road conditions and
brake the vehicle several times to clean
the brake linings and brake discs.
Brake booster
The brake booster is used to increase the
pressure applied by the driver on the brake
pedal, and it only works when the engine is
running.
If the brake booster does not work properly
due to a fault, or when the vehicle is towed, the
force on the brake pedal must be increased
to compensate for the assist power loss of the
brake booster.
WARNING
● Never make the vehicle coast with
the engine shut down, because at
this moment, the brake booster does
not work, the braking distance will be
greatly increased, and an accident is
likely to be caused.
● If the brake booster does not work (for
example, when the vehicle is being
towed), please depress the brake
pedal with force much greater than
that applied under normal condition.
Braking effect and braking distance
The braking effect and braking distance mainly
depend on the driving environment, road
conditions and driving style,
With worn brake linings, the vehicle cannot
be braked effectively. The wear rate of
brake linings mainly depends on the vehicle
operation conditions and driving style. If the
vehicle often runs for urban driving, short-
distance driving, or as a racing vehicle, it is
recommended that the driver checks the brake
lining thickness more frequently based on the
maintenance cycle specified in the Warranty
Manual.
After wading, heavy rain or vehicle washing,
brake linings may get wet or icy (in winter),
resulting in a reduction in braking effects.
In this case, the brake pedal must be lightly
depressed to heat the brake by friction and
evaporate the moisture to restore braking
effects.
