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5. Driving guide
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
car is often driven in urban areas, short-
distance driving or used as a racing car, it
is recommended to increase the frequency
of checking the thickness of the brake lining
during the maintenance period 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.
WARNING
A new tire and brake lining having
not undergone running-in do not
have the best adhesion and friction
characteristics.
● New tires do not yet have the best
adhesion, so please drive carefully
for the first 500km to avoid accidents!
● New brake linings in the first 200km
to 300km driving distance do not get
the best friction characteristics, and
braking effects are not as good as
expected, so new brake linings must
be subject to running-in. Braking
effects can be compensated by
increasing the force applied to the
brake pedal. New brake linings must
also be subject to running-in.
● N e v e r g e t t o o c l o s e t o o t h e r
vehicles or be in a situation prone to
emergency braking while driving. Be
especially cautious when driving with
new tires and brake lining that are
not running-in, and prevent the above
accidents!
WARNING
When the brake is wet or icy or when
the vehicle is running on a salted road,
the braking lag may occur, resulting in
a longer braking distance. Therefore, be
careful to prevent accidents.
● A longer braking distance or a fault in
the braking system will increase the
accident rate.
● Lightly depress the brake pedal to
check the brake.
● Lightly depress the brake pedal to
dry brakes or remove ice or anti-skid
salt from brakes.
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