5. Driving Directions
Brake Booster
Brake boosters are used to increase the
pressure that the driver applies on the brake pedal,
but they do not work until the engine is running.
If a brake booster cannot work properly due to
any fault or the vehicle is being towed, the pressure
on the brake pedal should be increased to
compensate the boosting effect of the brake
booster.
Warning
•
Do not make your vehicle slide under
inertia with the engine off. Otherwise, it is easy to
cause accidents because the brake booster will not
function and the braking distance will be much
longer.
•
If the brake booster does not work (for
instance, when the vehicle is being towed), press
the brake pedal with much greater force than
normally required.
Braking Effect and Braking Distance
The braking effect and braking distance
depend on driving environments, road conditions
and driving styles.
A worn brake pad cannot provide effective
braking. The wear speed of a brake lining mainly
depends on service conditions and driving styles.
For a vehicle for frequent urban driving, short drive
or racing, it is recommended to check the thickness
of the brake pad more frequently within the
maintenance cycle specified in the
Maintenance
Manual
.
The brake pad may become damp or icy in
winter after wading, rainstorm or vehicle washing,
reducing brake effect. In this case, press down the
brake pedal slightly to heat the brake by friction to
make water evaporate and restore the braking
effects. Replace the brake fluid once every two
years. If the brake fluid is left in the brake system
for a too long time, air resistance may be
generated in the pipe of the brake, degrading
braking effects.
Warning
The best adhesion and friction characteristics
cannot be realized for new tires and braking pad
without running-in.
•
As new tires do not yet have the best traction,
you must drive carefully for the first 500 km to
avoid accidents!
•
As a new brake pad does not yet have the
best friction feature for the first 200-300 km,
reducing the braking effects, it must go
through a running-in. An increased force on
the brake pedal can compensate the braking
effect. After replacement, the new brake pad
shall also go through running-in.
•
Do not drive too close to other vehicles or in
situations where emergency braking is likely
to occur. Drive carefully especially when new
tires or brake pads without running-in are
used. Avoid the above mentioned situations
and prevent accidents.
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