4.5 Slowing Down and Stopping
Grasp the brake lever to reduce the speed or make a full stop.
Under normal conditions, please use both the left and right brake (rear and front) at the same time, do
not only use one side, in order to obtain better braking performance.
Different models may be equipped with different brake assist systems, including SBS and ABS. If you
don’t know which system is on your vehicle, please consult your local dealer.
4.5.1 SBS
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The SBS (Synchronized Braking System) can distribute a part of the force of the rear brake ( left
brake lever) to the front brake and reduce the chance of rear wheel skidding under certain
conditions.
The SBS is only a brake assist system and cannot guarantee that all dangerous situations can
be avoided. The rider still needs to have sufficient riding skill and safe behaviors.
For models equipped with the SBS, there will be a hand feeling of interference when operating
the front and rear brake levers. This is a normal phenomenon and will not affect the braking
performance.
For the SBS, when you hit the front brake lever (the right lever) alone, the braking force will not
be distributed to the rear wheel.
4.5.2 ABS Anti-lock Braking System
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When operating braking or emergency braking on wet or slippery roads, the tires may lock up
and slip due to excessive braking force. The ABS Anti-lock Braking System can actively
intervene based on information such as speed, tire rotation, and front and rear tire slip rates, to
reduce the chance of locking and skidding.
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After the system is powered on, the ABS icon on the dashboard will light up. This is a normal
phenomenon. It will go off after you start riding for a short distance.
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If the ABS light is on during riding, it indicates that the ABS system is abnormal and the anti-lock
function may not work.
The ABS system is tuned to match the original factory specifications. Therefore, if the models
equipped with ABS system modify the tires, brake system or suspension system of non-original
specifications, the correct operation of the anti-lock function cannot be guaranteed.
The ABS system is only a brake assist system and cannot guarantee that all dangerous
situations can be avoided. The rider still needs to have sufficient riding skill and safe behaviors.
The ABS system is mainly aimed at the braking situation on a straight line. It cannot prevent the
tire from skidding when the Smartscooter® is leaning and turning. Therefore, please be very
careful to apply the brake in the corner.
When the ABS system intervenes in the braking action, you will feel that the brake lever
vibrates, which is normal.
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