TATA Motors TIAGO XZ 2019, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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WARNING

Do not switch off the ignition
while driving.

If you switch off the ignition
while driving, safety-relevant
functions are only available with
limitations, or not at all. This
could affect the power steering
and the brake boosting effect.
You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake.
There is a risk of an accident.
Braking
Your vehicle has power assisted brakes.
The distance needed to bring the vehicle
to a halt increases with the speed of the
vehicle. Start applying brake anticipating
the distance and slow down gradually.
WARNING

Never use the brake pedal as a
footrest.

If you rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving, the braking
system can overheat. This in-
creases the stopping distance
and can even cause the braking
system to fail. There is a risk of
an accident.

Never depress the brake pedal
and the accelerator pedal at the
same time.
If you have driven for a long time in
heavy rain without braking, there may be
a delayed reaction from the brakes when
braking for the first time. This may also
occur after the vehicle has been
washed.
Brake performance may become poor
and unpredictable if brakes are wet.
After driving through water or washing
the underside of the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving at a slow speed to
see if they have maintained their normal
effectiveness. If the brakes are less ef-
fective than normal, dry them by repeat-
edly applying the brakes while driving
slowly until the brakes have regained
their normal effectiveness.
Braking on downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to
take advantage of the engine braking ef-
fect and helps avoid overheating and ex-
cessive wear of the brakes.