Starting and Driving
Brake Pads
DO NOT rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving; this may overheat the brakes,
reduce their efficiency and cause excessive
wear.
For the first 900 miles (1,500 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.
After replacing the brake pad or brake disc, it needs a
running-in of 800 km.
Wet Conditions
Driving through water or heavy rain may adversely affect
braking efficiency.
The SCS (Stability Control System)
includes a Brake Disc Wiping function which is activated
when the windscreen wipers are used.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Your car is equipped with Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD), which, in order to maintain braking
efficiency, distributes braking forces between front and
rear wheels, under all load conditions.
The EBD system checks that all electrical components are
in working order when the ignition is turned on and also
at frequent intervals while the car is being driven.
The EBD system is linked to the brake system warning
light on the instrument pack. If this light illuminates while
driving, or remains illuminated for more than three seconds
after the ignition 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.
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