SSANGYONG REXTON, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING 2–21
WARNING
Brakes can have temporary loss of
performance due to overheating.
• On descents shift to a low gear.
•
Do not continually apply brakes.
WARNING
Brakes can have temporary loss of
performance due to wet brake
components.
•
After checking the rear for other
vehicles, lightly apply brakes for
performance loss.
• Keep safe forward speed.
• Keep plenty of space ahead, to the
rear and to the sides.
• Lightly apply brakes until perfor-
mance is normal.
• Always apply this procedure after
driving through water deep
enough to wet brake components
or having the vehicle washed, to
help reduce the risk of personal
injury.
WARNING
Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. This could result
in the brakes overheating and losing
their effectiveness, wear out the
brake pads.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM*
(ABS)
Anti-lock brake system is an advanced elec-
tronic braking system that will help prevent
a braking skid.
The anti-lock brake system prevents the
wheels from locking up during sudden brak-
ing or braking on a slippery road to help the
vehicle remain steerable and stable.
This system becomes operative only when
it senses differences in rotational speed of
the wheels, and that they are about to lock
up. The system detects the wheel speed
and electronically controls the pressure ap-
plied to the brake.
When the ignition is switched on, the ABS
warning light comes on. It goes out after
about 2 seconds. If it does not go out, or if
it comes on during driving, there is a de-
fect in the ABS. In this case the brake sys-
tem performs its regular function but with-
out the anti-locking capability.
In the event of a defect in ABS, the trac-
tion control system (TCS) is shut off as well.
Have the ABS checked by Ssangyong
Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service
Operation as soon as possible.
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