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remains illuminated for more than three seconds after the
starter switch is turned on, there is a fault with the braking
system, and EBD may not be available. If this occurs, stop the
car as soon as safety permits and seek qualified assistance
immediately. DO NOT drive the car with the brake system
warning light illuminated.
Brake pads
Brake pads require a period of bedding in. For the first 500
miles (800 km), you should avoid situations where heavy
braking is required.
Remember that regular servicing is vital to ensure that all the
brake components are examined for wear at the correct
intervals, and changed when required to ensure long term
safety and optimum performance.
Brake pad wear indicator
The road wheels are fitted with brake pad wear sensors. When
a brake pad wears to a predetermined point, the sensor
activates the instrument panel warning light/display. The
warning will remain active until the worn brake pad is
replaced.
Brake system warning light
If the brake warning light
illuminates while driving,
bring the car to a halt as soon as
traffic conditions and safety
permit and seek qualified
assistance before continuing.
The warning light on the instrument panel should
illuminate for about 3 seconds as a bulb check
whenever the starter switch is turned to the second position,
and also illuminate whenever the handbrake is applied
(provided the starter is switched to the second position).
If the warning light illuminates while driving, or fails to
extinguish when the handbrake is fully released, a fault with
the braking system is indicated. This may be caused by a leak
in the hydraulic system or low fluid level in the reservoir or
failure of the electronic brake force distribution system. DO
NOT continue driving - stop the car as soon as safety permits
and seek qualified assistance.
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