Starting and driving
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NOTE
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The brake assist system will not operate if the brake pedal
is not depressed either suddenly or with more force than
usual.
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When the brake assist system is in use, you may feel as if
the depressed brake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in small
motions in conjunction with the sound of the ABS opera-
tion, or the vehicle body and the steering wheel vibrate.
This occurs when the brake assist system is operating nor-
mally and does not indicate faulty operation. Continue to
firmly depress the brake pedal.
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You may hear the sound of the device operating when the
brake pedal is depressed either suddenly or with more
force than usual both while driving and when stopped.
This occurs when the brake assist system is operating nor-
mally and does not indicate faulty operation.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Environmental conditions can have an effect on braking. Dur-
ing sudden braking when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on
the road surface, a skid may occur. In this situation, steering
control and braking effectiveness is reduced and the stopping
distance is increased. The vehicle may also go into an uncon-
trolled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from locking during brak-
ing, thus maintaining directional stability, ensuring controlla-
bility and providing optimum braking force.
Driving hints
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When using the anti-lock brake system (sudden braking),
steering is slightly different from normal driving condi-
tions. Use the steering wheel carefully.
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Always maintain the same distance from the vehicle in
front of you as you would for a vehicle not equipped with
ABS.
Compared with vehicles not fitted with ABS, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping distance in the following
cases:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has
other differences in surface height.
• Driving on bumpy roads or other poor driving surfaces.
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