Lada GRANTA, User Manual

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Warning
The ABS alarm flashing, except
for self-test mode when the igni-
tion is switched on, means the
ABS function failure. In this case,
the hydraulic brake drive opera-
tion of is not broken. The ABS
alarm and the «Brake failure»
alarm simultaneous flashing,
except for the self-test mode
when switching on the ignition,
mean the failure of all ABS func-
tions and electronic brake force
distribution. In this case, prema-
ture locking of the rear wheels
and dangerous skidding of the
vehicle are possible while brak-
ing. In both cases, the trouble
should be eliminated at any certi-
fied SSNE as quickly as possible.
Electronic Stability Control
System
In the design variant, the vehi-
cles are equipped with electronic
stability control (ESC system), which
in all road conditions during the vehi-
cle deviation from the path of travel
set by the driver (drift or skid),
brakes one or more wheels automat-
ically and, if necessary, reduces the
engine torque, thus offsetting devia-
tion and maintaining the vehicle sta-
bility and driveability.
The ESC system also fulfils the
ABS, the electronic brake force dis-
tribution and the anti-skid functions
which optimize the wheels slipping
when starting from rest and picking
up due to braking the wheels and, if
necessary, the engine torque reduc-
tion.
Warning
The ESC system actuation
accompanied by flashing the ESC
alarm indicator, show that the
limit of tire gripping has been
reached. To avoid losing control
of the vehicle you have to adapt
your driving style for the real road
conditions.
Function HHC
(in the design variant)
ESP system (optional) is equip-
ped with function to prevent the car
from rolling down when starting
movement forward and reverse uphill
(HHC – hill hold control).
When stopping uphill with a slope
more than 4% hold brake pedal with
sufficient force for ensuring the car
immobility. When brake pedal relea-
sed and accelerator pedal depres-
sed the HHC function keeps the
pressure in brake hydraulic drive till
the start moment, but for no more
than 2 seconds that prevent cars
from rolling down.
HHC triggering is accompanied
by specific noise of actuators.
HHC doesn’t work when using the
parking brake or ESC malfunction.
Auxiliary braking system
The vehicles with the ABS or the
ESC systems are equipped with the
vacuum booster and an auxiliary
braking system, which, according to
the rate of pressing the brake pedal,
recognizes the need for emergency
braking, and automatically provides
maximum braking performance as
long as the brake pedal is dep-
ressed.
VEHICLE TOWING
To tow the vehicle attach the tow-
ing rope only to front or rear towing
eyes (Fig. 43).
Before towing, insert the key into
the ignition switch to position I .
Observe the traffic rules when tow-
ing.
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