Ford Falcon (FG) 2010, Руководство пользователя

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Brakes
BRAKES
Your vehicle is equipped with a four
channel hydraulic braking system. The
four channel system is used on vehicles
fitted with Dynamic Stability Control and
allows independent brake control of
each wheel.
Your vehicle is also fitted with dual (front/
rear) brake circuits. If one of the brake
circuits fail, the other remains operative,
however you will need to exert a
greater force on the brake pedal and
make allowance for increased stopping
distances.
The system is vacuum power assisted.
If the engine stops, the system has
enough reserve for at least one power
assisted brake application, but without
power assistance brake pedal pressure
and stopping distance will be significantly
increased.
WARNINGS
If you notice a reduction in brake
effectiveness or an increase in
stopping distances, have the braking
system checked immediately.
If you are driving down a long
steep hill, shift to a lower gear and
do not apply your brakes continuously.
If you apply your brakes continuously,
they may overheat and become less
effective.
Wet brakes have a lower coefficient
of friction resulting in reduced braking
efficiency. After leaving a car wash,
driving in heavy rain or in slush, apply
the brakes gently while driving to dry the
brakes.
Occasional brake squeal during light
to moderate stops does not affect the
function of the brake system and is
normal. However, if the squeal becomes
louder or more frequent, have your
brakes inspected by your Authorised
Ford Dealer.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING
SYSTEM (ABS)
The ABS operates by detecting the
onset of wheel lock up during brake
applications and compensating for this
tendency. The wheels are prevented
from locking even when the brakes are
firmly applied, thus helping to ensure that
the car can be steered and the driver
can avoid obstacles.
Operation of the ABS system
The anti-lock braking system is not
employed during normal braking. It
becomes operational only when it
senses differences in the rotational
speed of the road wheels indicating that
they are about to lock up.
During ABS operation, a pulsing or
vibration of the brake pedal can be felt.
This is normal.