Polestar 2 2020, Manual

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Brake assistance
The brake assist system (BAS
139
) helps to
increase brake force during braking, and can
thereby shorten the braking distance.
The system detects the way in which the driver
brakes and increases brake force where neces-
sary. The brake force can be boosted up to the
level when the ABS system is engaged. The
function is suspended when the pressure on the
brake pedal decreases.
Related information
• Foot brake (p. 375)
Braking on wet roads
When driving for a prolonged period of time in
heavy rain without braking, the braking effect
may be delayed slightly when next using the
brakes.
This may also be the case after a car wash. It is
then necessary to depress the brake pedal
more forcefully. You should therefore maintain a
greater distance to the vehicles in front.
Brake the car firmly after driving on wet roads or
using a car wash. This warms up the brake
discs, enabling them to dry faster and protecting
them against corrosion. Bear in mind the current
traffic situation when braking.
Related information
• Foot brake (p. 375)
• Braking on gritted roads (p. 378)
139 Brake Assist System
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