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Driving and operation
Hydraulic brake system
The b ra ke system comprises two
independent b ra ke c ircuits.
If a brak e circ uit fails, the vehicle can still b e
braked using the other b ra ke circ uit.
However, the brak e pedal m ust be
depressed a considera ble w ay before any
braking effect occurs, and m uch more
force is required. The braking distance is
longer. Contact a workshop for assistance
before continuing to drive.
To ensure that full peda l tra vel can be
utilised, especially in case of a fault in one
of the brake circuits, there must be no mats
in the vicinity of the ped als
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When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit disappears
once the brake peda l has b een depressed
once or twice. Braking effect is not
reduced, but braking requires significantly
greater force. This is especia lly important
to bear in mind when towing.
The brake fluid lev el should be checked
regularly. If the brak e fluid level is too low
and the hand brake is not a pplied, control
indica tor
R
on the instrument panel
illuminates
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Brake system control indicator
R
The control indicator illuminates after the
ignition is turned on, when the hand brake
is ap plied or if the brake or c lutch fluid lev el
is too low. Brak e fluid
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Warning
If the control indicator illuminates when
the hand brake is released, stop driving
imm ediately. Conta ct a workshop for
assistance.
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