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• The parking brake should always be applied when the driver
is not in the vehicle.
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause
the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident.
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The Anti-lock Brake System (also called as ABS) is designed to help
prevent lock-up of the wheels and stable stopping of vehicle during a
sudden, panic emergency braking or braking on slippery road
surfaces. The ABS system takes input from wheel speed sensors
and brake pedal switch to control the brake fluid pressures at the
wheels to avoid wheel lock-up. It allows vehicle to be steered during
braking.
The minimum speed for ABS to function is 12 kmph. ABS is
activated only during wheel lock conditions where ABS takes over
and prevents wheel lock. During the ABS operation, a slight
pulsation may be felt in the brake pedal to indicate ABS is active.
You may also hear motor noise from the engine compartment. It is
recommended to hold the brake pedal firmly while the ABS is active
rather than pumping the brake pedal or removing foot off the pedal
in panic..
Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces as on a
manhole cover, a steel plate at a construction site, a joint in a
bridge, etc. on a rainy day, tends to activate the anti-lock brake
system. The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch the
ignition ON and turns OFF after a few seconds. If the ABS warning
lamp does not go out or if it comes ON while driving, it means there
is a fault in the ABS system. In both cases, the normal braking
system remains active, exactly as on a vehicle without ABS.
The vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by an
authorized Mahindra dealer. The Anti-lock braking system, It is
designed to shorten the stopping distance: Always drive at a
moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you. The stopping distance may be longer in the following
cases:
• Driving on rough, gravel or snow covered roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving over steps such as the joints on the road.
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