Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 2018, Owner'S Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM 14
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The ABS is a safety system that prevents locking of the wheels
when driving straight ahead without the influence of lateral
forces.
Warning
Danger of accidents Driving aids can only prevent a
rollover within the physical limitations.
It is not always possible to compensate for extreme rid-
ing situations, for example with luggage loaded with
a high center of gravity, varying road surfaces, steep
descents or full braking without disengaging the gear.
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Adapt your riding style to the road conditions and
your driving ability.
The ABS operates with two independent brake circuits (front and
rear brakes). During normal operation, the brake system operates
like a conventional brake system without ABS. When the ABS
control unit detects a locking tendency in a wheel, ABS begins
regulating the brake pressure. The control function causes a
slight pulsing of the hand and foot brake levers.
The ABS warning lamp
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must light up after the ignition is
switched on and go out after starting off. If it does not go out
after starting off or if it lights up while riding, this indicates a fault
in the ABS. In this case, the ABS is no longer enabled and the