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Starting and Driving
Using the Brakes
CAUTION!
To obtain a good performance by
brake pads and discs, avoid sudden
braking during the first 300 km (190
mi).
The pad wear limit is indicated by the
illumination of the warning light
,
on the instrument cluster.
In this event, please contact the
Service Network
.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake
failure and possibly an accident.
Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in
abnormally high brake temperatures,
excessive lining wear, and possible
brake damage. In an emergency full
braking capacity may be impaired.
Brake Pads and Brake Discs
Wear on the brake pads and brake
discs depends to a great extent on the
driving style and the conditions of use
and therefore cannot be expressed in
actual kilometres/miles driven on the
road.
The brake system is designed for
optimal braking effect at all speeds
and temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and
ambient conditions (e.g. temperature,
humidity and long outdoor stopping
periods) can therefore cause the
brakes to "squeal". This is normal and
will cease after a few brakings.
New Brake Pads and/or Brake
Discs
New brake pads have to be “bed in”,
and therefore only attain optimal
friction to the brake disc when the
vehicle has covered several hundred
km/miles.
During this first period, the slightly
reduced braking ability must be
compensated for by pressing the brake
pedal harder. This applies whenever
the brake pads and/or brake discs are
replaced.
Brake Overheating
Driving on mountain roads with steep
slopes or a sports use of the vehicle
could overheat the brake system
components. In these conditions,
parking brake must not be used since
the push of the power actuator might
not be sufficient to ensure vehicle
braking, especially on a slope.
Drive normally without braking to
allow the brakes to cool down a few
minutes before stopping. In this way,
the automatic or manual activation of
the parking brake will ensure vehicle
braking.
Brake overheating could also cause
“squeals” and “vibrations”.
Summary of Contents for Ghibli 2021
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Page 12: ...10 Introduction ...
Page 67: ...2 65 Understanding the Vehicle Air Conditioning Distribution A C Dual zone ...
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