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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
Under heavy braking, the two
principal aims are to reduce the
stopping distance and keep your
vehicle under control. However,
there is a risk that roadholding and
directional control may be lost and
the wheels may lock under braking,
depending on the type of surface,
weather
conditions
and
your
reactions. The Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) has been designed to
combat this danger.
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the
brakes are applied too sharply, and
allows the vehicle to be steered and
thus its direction to be controlled.
Under these circumstances, it is
quite possible for the driver to steer
the vehicle and to avoid an obstacle
whilst at the same time applying the
brake. Also, this system allows you
to optimise stopping distances,
especially
when
roadholding
becomes difficult (wet or slippery
roads, variable road surfaces).
Although this system allows you to
optimise stopping distances, the
ABS system does not allow you to
increase
vehicle
performance,
which is physically linked to the
local conditions of tyre/ground
adhesion. It is still essential to
follow the rules of good driving
practice (such as driving at a safe
distance from the vehicle in front).
The fact that the vehicle’s safety
has been increased should not
encourage you to take risks.
You will feel pulsing through the
brake pedal when the system has
been activated. These tangible signs
will warn you that the adhesion
between the tyres and the ground
has reached its limit and enable you
to adapt your driving style to suit
the road conditions.
Operational faults
Two possible situations may occur:
1 - The
warning light on the
instrument panel is lit.
The braking system operates in
the same way as a vehicle
without
the
ABS
system.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
2 - The
and
warning
lights on the instrument panel
are lit.
This indicates that both the
braking system and the ABS
system are faulty. Your braking
systems
are
only
partially
operational.
However,
it
is
dangerous to brake suddenly
and it is essential to stop
immediately, as soon as traffic
conditions
allow.
Call
a
RENAULT Dealer.
The braking modulation provided by the ABS is independent of the effort applied to the brake pedal. In an emergency,
apply
strong and continuous pressure
to the brake pedalthere is no need to pump it repeatedly.
