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5. Driving guide
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.
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 in urban areas or for short
distances, it is recommended to check 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.
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.
● When driving, do not get too close to
other vehicles or bring the vehicle to a
situation where emergency braking is
necessary. Take care especially when
driving with a new tire and new brake
lining having not undergone running-
in, for fear of accidents!