MG ZS11, Owner'S Handbook Manual, Page: 200 / 324

STARTING & DRIVING
Brake System
Foot Brake
For added safety, the hydraulic braking system operates
through dual circuits. If one circuit should fail, the other
will continue to function, but greater pedal pressure will
be needed, and increased brake pedal travel, and longer
stopping distances will be experienced. In the event of a
brake failure where only one circuit is operational, the car
should be brought to a halt as soon as traffic conditions
safely allow. DO NOT continue driving - seek an MG
Authorised Repairer.
Servo Assistance
The braking system is servo assisted, always be aware of
the followings during the operation:
• The servo assistance functions with the engine running
only. Never allow the car to coast with the engine
turned off.
• Always take particular care when being towed with four
wheels on the ground and the engine turned off. If the
engine should stop for any reason while driving, bring
the car to a halt as quickly as traffic conditions safely
allow, and do not pump the brake pedal as the braking
system will lose any remaining servo assistance.
• Once the engine has stopped it will lose any remaining
servo assistance, use suitable force to apply the brake
pedal to stop the car safely in the current traffic
conditions. Contact an MG Authorised Repairer.
• Efficiency of the brake servo booster can be affected
by numerous conditions, such as engine speed loss.
These conditions could result in extra force required
to operate the brake pedal to stop the car.
Wet Conditions
Driving through water or heavy rain may adversely affect
braking efficiency.
The SCS (Stability Control System)
includes a Brake Disc Wiping function which is activated
when the windscreen wipers are used. However, always
keep a safe distance from other vehicles and intermittently
apply the brake pedal in conditions where the wipers are
not used.
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