PERODUA ALZA, Owner'S Manual

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A.B.S. (Anti-lock Braking System)
The A.B.S. (Anti-lock Braking System) is
a system which prevents the wheels from
being locked during hard braking or braking
on a slippery road surface, thereby enhancing
the vehicle stability and controllability.
There will be instances where the brake
pedal vibrates or emits operating sounds
when the brake pedal is being depressed.
This is a symptom that the A.B.S. is functioning
properly.
Further, you may hear a sound emitted from
the engine compartment for several seconds
when the vehicle reaches a certain speed
after the vehicle moved off.
This is not an abnormal symptom. The sound
is emitted from the A.B.S. system when it is
conducting its initial, self- diagnosis.
E . B . D. ( E l e c t ro n i c B ra ke fo rc e
Distribution)
The E.B.D. (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution) is a function whereby
a n o p t i m u m b r a k i n g f o r c e i s
distributed according to the running
condition and loaded condition of the
vehicle. Thus, the effectiveness of braking
under a loaded state will be assured at all
times.
CAUTION
• Your vehicle, even if equipped with
the A.B.S., still requires a sufficient
stopping distance. Always keep a safe
distance from the vehicle running ahead
of your vehicle.
• Never drive your vehicle at an
excessively high speed, even if
equipped with the A.B.S. Always drive
safely. Always pay careful attention to
the road conditions while driving.
• Compared with those without A.B.S.,
the braking distance of a vehicle
equipped with A.B.S. may be extended
on rough roads or gravel roads. Under
such road conditions, drive at a reduced
speed.
• If the A.B.S. should encounter with a
malfunction, the warning light goes
on. Even under this state, the normal
braking performance is retained,
although the A.B.S. is no longer
functioning.
hen this light illuminates,
immediately have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Perodua Service Centre.
NGeneral precautions for braking
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• Do not depress the brake pedal
suddenly when a tyre is punctured.
This could cause a loss of control
of the vehicle.
• Make sure that the floor mat does
not interfere with the free movement
of the pedal.
• Braking effectiveness will be
reduced with moisture or salt.
Lightly depress the brake pedal
several times to remove moisture
or salt.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. This could
cause brake overheating.
• Do not keep depressing the
brake pedal when descending
a steep grade. Downshift to get
engine braking.
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